CONy 2022 | Avoiding the withdrawal of care in patients with severe stroke

Gillian Mead, MA, MB BChir, MD, MRCP, FRCP (Edin), FESO, The University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK, describes the disadvantages of stopping treatment for patients with severe stroke. Close relatives of patients may react negatively to suggestions of withdrawing care and the ultimate decision is ultimately down the patient. Additional studies have proven that discontinuing care will negatively impact patients. This interview was conducted during the 2022 World Congress on Controversies in Neurology (CONy) meeting.