title: The role of audit in making do not resuscitate decisions.
abstract: Audit has been proposed as a useful means of implementing and evaluating 'Do Not Resuscitate (DNR)' policies. This paper explores the background to the introduction of DNR policies and reviews published reports of their use in clinical practice. Problems with auditing and implementing DNR policies are highlighted.
authors.affiliation: Royal Hampshire County Hospital, Winchester, Hants, UK.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Hayes
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Stewart
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D016887:Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation; D003661:Decision Support Techniques; D006801:Humans; D008485:Medical Audit; D010819:Physician's Role; D016414:Resuscitation Orders / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D006113:United Kingdom; D014481:United States