Attitudes towards cardiopulmonary resuscitation in a group of people with severe disability.
In a prospective survey of fifty admissions to a young disabled unit, more than 75% of people with a severe disability expressed a wish to have cardiopulmonary resuscitation should they suddenly collapse. The opportunity to make an informed decision was positively received by all patients, and the information gained is of value in guiding resuscitation decisions.
Petrie
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Young Disabled Unit, Waikato Hospital, Hamilton.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001293:Attitude to Death; D003657:Decision Making; D003863:Depression / Q000523:psychology; D006233:Persons with Disabilities / Q000523:psychology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011446:Prospective Studies; D012151:Resuscitation