Discussing cardiopulmonary resuscitation with patients and relatives
- 1 October 1995
- journal article
- review article
- Published by Oxford University Press (OUP) in Postgraduate Medical Journal
- Vol. 71 (840) , 585-589
- https://doi.org/10.1136/pgmj.71.840.585
Abstract
This paper aims to give clear guidance for doctors working in the UK about their responsibilities when discussing cardiopulmonary resuscitation with patients and their relatives. The ethical and legal framework for making decisions is outlined and the commonly encountered dilemmas are discussed.Keywords
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