title: The ethical basis of making decisions about cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
abstract: This article outlines the clinical ethical concerns around decision making regarding cardiopulmonary resuscitation and how they resulted from lack of clarity in the formulation of the previous guidance. It then reviews new guidance and discusses its wider implications for doctors and patients.
authors.affiliation: Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Christchurch, Dorset BH23 2JX.
authors.forename: Fiona
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Randall
mesh_terms: D016887:Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation / Q000941:ethics*; D003657:Decision Making; D006801:Humans; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic / Q000592:standards*; D016414:Resuscitation Orders / Q000941:ethics* / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence