title: Ethics and medico legal aspects of "not for resuscitation".
abstract: Not for resuscitation in India still remains an abstract concept with no clear guidelines or legal frame work. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation is a complex medical intervention which is often used inappropriately in hospitalized patients and usually guided by medical decision making rather than patient-directed choices. Patient autonomy still remains a weak concept and relatives are expected to make this big decision in a short time and at a time of great emotional distress. This article outlines concepts around ethics and medico legal aspects of not for resuscitation, especially in Indian setting.
authors.affiliation: Palliative Medicine Consultant, Palliative Medicine Unit, Departments of Radiotherapy and Oncology, Shiridi SaiBaba Cancer Hospital and Research Centre, KMC Manipal, Manipal University 576104, India.
authors.forename: Naveen Sulakshan
authors.initials: NS
authors.lastname: Salins
authors.forename: Sachin Gopalakrishna
authors.initials: SG
authors.lastname: Pai
authors.forename: Ms
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Vidyasagar
authors.forename: Manikkath
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Sobhana