title: The ethical hierarchy of do not resuscitate orders: never say never.
authors: The Center for Medical Ethics and Health Policy, Baylor College of Medicine, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA. jwjones@bcm.tmc.edu
authors: James W
authors: JW
authors: Jones
authors: Laurence B
authors: LB
authors: McCullough
mesh_terms: D003657:Decision Making; D003863:Depression / Q000523:psychology*; D005260:Female; D006353:Heart-Assist Devices; D006801:Humans; D007258:Informed Consent; D016743:Mental Competency; D008875:Middle Aged; D009203:Myocardial Infarction / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D026684:Personal Autonomy; D011788:Quality of Life; D016414:Resuscitation Orders / Q000941:ethics* / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence