Patients' right to decide whether to be resuscitated.
While the issue of do-not-resuscitate orders is often discussed in nursing journals, there appears to be little consideration given to the other side of the issue--are some patients in danger of being resuscitated when they would prefer to be left alone? This article looks at whether all patients should be asked what their preferences are regarding resuscitation.
Needham
Andrea
A
D006801:Humans; D008503:Medical Staff / Q000941:ethics; D009740:Nursing Staff / Q000941:ethics*; D016414:Resuscitation Orders / Q000941:ethics*; D012297:Right to Die / Q000941:ethics*; D016312:Treatment Refusal / Q000941:ethics*