Doctors should not discuss resuscitation with terminally ill patients: FOR.
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Abstract
Doctors in Britain are expected to attempt resuscitation unless patients have agreed do not resuscitate orders. If patients are terminally ill, is discussion of such orders harmful or helpful?
Medical subject headings
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Physician-Patient Relations
- Terminally Ill