title: Resuscitation decisions--when should we talk to patients?
abstract: This paper attempts to summarise the results of recent British studies in the area of resuscitation decisions, and to explain the ethical and legal framework for the use of 'do not resuscitate' decisions and to give clear guidance about involving patients and relatives.
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Cumming
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Stewart
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D017408:Guidelines as Topic; D006801:Humans; D007258:Informed Consent; D012151:Resuscitation; D016414:Resuscitation Orders; D006113:United Kingdom