title: Preventing Safety Hazards Associated With Do-Not-Resuscitate Orders.
abstract: Do-not-resuscitate orders can promote patients' dignity near the end of life, but they also can carry safety hazards associated with miscommunication and inappropriate withdrawal of certain kinds of care. Oncology nurses have a responsibility to identify these potential hazards and to intervene as necessary. .
authors.affiliation: University of Maryland Medical Center.
authors.forename: David G
authors.initials: DG
authors.lastname: Glenn
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000451:nursing / Q000628:therapy; D009859:Oncology Nursing; D061214:Patient Safety; D016414:Resuscitation Orders; D013727:Terminal Care
keywords: communication; continuity of care; end-of-life care; hospice; palliative care; treatment plans