CPR: when is it acceptable to withhold it? and a hospital survey of 'Not for CPR' orders.(cardiopulmonary resuscitation)

This article discusses some of the ethical issues that arise from the use of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), such as the low effectiveness rate of CPR, the health of the patient and his/her possibility of successful resuscitation, and the quality of life expected after CPR. In the absence of a...

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Published in:Age and ageing 2000-07, Vol.29 (4), p.9
Main Author: Landon, Laura
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Analysis
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Care and treatment
CPR
CPR (First aid)
Ethical aspects
Hospitals
Living wills
Patient care
Patients
Quality of life
Surveys
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Summary:This article discusses some of the ethical issues that arise from the use of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), such as the low effectiveness rate of CPR, the health of the patient and his/her possibility of successful resuscitation, and the quality of life expected after CPR. In the absence of a patient's living will specifying the patient's wishes on this matter, the doctors must make the decision based on these factors; a survey of hospitals which have chosen not to preform CPR is provided.
ISSN:0002-0729
1468-2834