[Palliative care consultation in the ICU : Descriptive analysis of internal medicine intensive care using a mixed model over 12 months].

We retrospectively analyzed the data of 56 of 669 critically ill patients admitted to an internal medicine intensive care unit (ICU) with palliative care provided by a palliative care team over the period of 12 months. For delivering palliative care, we used a mixed model-consisting of both integrative and consultative elements. SAPS III severity score in patients with palliative care was 63 ± 15 compared to 50 ± 15 in all critically ill patients.