Cardiopulmonary resuscitation for patients in a persistent vegetative state: futile or acceptable?
Weijer
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D000368:Aged; D002170:Canada; D016887:Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation; D034462:Dissent and Disputes; D004992:Ethics, Medical; D006126:Group Processes; D006323:Heart Arrest / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D018447:Medical Futility; D010344:Patient Advocacy / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D018458:Persistent Vegetative State / Q000150:complications*; D016414:Resuscitation Orders / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D018570:Risk Assessment; D026712:Value of Life; D028761:Withholding Treatment