Disthanasia is conceptualized and presented as an ethical dilemma in Intensive Care Units (ICU). The context favoring the disthanasia practice on this environment focusing the excessive use of technological devices will be discussed. The study will approach the family, physician and nurse’s participation in the situations, considering the social and professional role of each one. This study aims to provide support for healthcare professionals to reflect on this subject, aiming the nurse’s more effective participation on ethical dilemmas related to disthanasia.
Intensive care; Intensive Care Units; Nursing; Bioethics; Ethics