title: Should relatives be allowed in the resuscitation room?
abstract: This article explores some of the reasons why the presence of relatives in the resuscitation room is not common practice, and presents some of the advantages and perceived disadvantages of allowing relatives entry. The author also examines the attitudes of A&E staff from studies undertaken on this topic and finally looks at some of the recommendations made for the implementation of this practice.
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Connors
mesh_terms: D001293:Attitude to Death; D004636:Emergency Service, Hospital; D005190:Family; D006801:Humans; D010362:Patients' Rooms; D011368:Professional-Family Relations; D012151:Resuscitation; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires