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The Definition of the Intensivist in the Era of Global Healthcare: 2024 Consensus Statement From the Society of Critical Care Medicine Defining Intensivist Task Force

Crit Care MedPublished Consensus statement

Methodological detailsmodified Delphi, modified Delphi technique, a priori ≥75% agreement threshold
  • Modified Delphi
  • Modified Delphi technique
  • A priori ≥75% agreement threshold

Recommendations

As issued by the authors

  1. Intensivist: a physician who has successfully completed an accredited program or equivalent critical care/intensive care medicine training and maintains advanced certification (if available); and shows dedication to critical/intensive care medicine in the way of professional work.

  2. Essential roles of the intensivist: Direct Clinical Care, Unit Management/Unit Involvement, Responsibility to the Community, and Administration and Leadership.

Original publication

The Definition of the Intensivist in the Era of Global Healthcare: 2024 Consensus Statement From the Society of Critical Care Medicine Defining Intensivist Task Force. Crit Care Med. Published 21 February 2025. doi:10.1097/ccm.0000000000006580

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