Discussing cardiopulmonary resuscitation with patients and relatives.
This paper aims to give clear guidance for doctors working in the UK about their responsibilities when discussing cardiopulmonary resuscitation with patients and their relatives. The ethical and legal framework for making decisions is outlined and the commonly encountered dilemmas are discussed.
Stewart
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Newham General Hospital, London, UK.
D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D026686:Beneficence; D016887:Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation; D003142:Communication; D030881:Disclosure; D034462:Dissent and Disputes; D004992:Ethics, Medical; D005190:Family; D005260:Female; D006126:Group Processes; D006801:Humans; D007258:Informed Consent; D008297:Male; D016743:Mental Competency; D008875:Middle Aged; D010358:Patient Participation; D026684:Personal Autonomy; D016414:Resuscitation Orders; D018570:Risk Assessment; D006113:United Kingdom; D028761:Withholding Treatment