Moribund State: Clinical Recognition, Palliative Care Protocols, and End-of-Life Physiology
1. Introduction to the Moribund State The term moribund designates the clinical state of a patient who is in the final, active phase of dying, where biological death is imminent and irreversible. Recognizing this transition is one of the most critical responsibilities in clinical medicine. It marks the definitive shift in the philosophy of care … Read more