title: An autopsy of an ethical dilemma.
abstract: An ethical dilemma was created for the intensive care unit staff following a physician's "No Code (Do Not Resuscitate)" telephone order. The author, the Director of Nursing involved, analyzes the short- and long-term outcomes of the situation. She applies a deontological framework, or duty-oriented ethical decision-making methodology, to help other administrators solve similar problems.
authors.affiliation: University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston.
authors.forename: B S
authors.initials: BS
authors.lastname: Czerwinski
mesh_terms: D003422:Critical Care; D003659:Decision Making, Organizational; D026689:Ethical Analysis; D028663:Ethical Theory; D004993:Ethics, Nursing; D005066:Euthanasia, Passive; D006801:Humans; D028681:Moral Obligations; D009718:Nurse Administrators; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital; D010820:Physicians; D012151:Resuscitation; D012941:Social Responsibility