About The Article: This JAMA Insights discusses post–intensive care syndrome (PICS), including how it is assessed and diagnosed as well as suggestions for treatment and prevention. A 9-minute video will be available with the article online at the embargo time that documents the story of an intensive care unit survivor who developed PICS. The video features interviews with clinicians and researchers to explore what PICS is, what causes it, and ways to help patients.
Corresponding Author: To contact the corresponding author, Brad W. Butcher, MD, email butcherbw@upmc.edu .
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(doi:10.1001/jama.2025.23666)
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