title: Nurses are best placed to ensure the ethical application of DNRs.
abstract: Last week the BBC reported that doctors in England have placed 'do not resuscitate' orders on patients without discussion with their families.
authors.forename: Gareth
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Phillips
mesh_terms: D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D003657:Decision Making; D005190:Family / Q000523:psychology*; D006801:Humans; D024802:Nurse's Role / Q000523:psychology*; D009723:Nurse-Patient Relations; D010361:Patients / Q000523:psychology*; D016414:Resuscitation Orders / Q000941:ethics*; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D006113:United Kingdom