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J R Coll Physicians Lond · Apr 1993
The 'do not resuscitate' decision: guidelines for policy in the adult.
- R Williams.
- Clinical Medicine Board of the Royal College of Physicians of London.
- J R Coll Physicians Lond. 1993 Apr 1; 27 (2): 139-40.
AbstractThe Royal College of Physicians of London, along with a number of organisations, has considered the policy for 'do not resuscitate' (DNR) orders in relation to cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). On the basis of current attitudes towards the more active involvement of patients in such decisions--advance directives (living wills)--and the usual approach in the UK of seeking the views of relatives or next of kin, general guidelines have been drawn up which take into account the results obtained with CPR. The guidelines encompass only the broad principles, as it is envisaged that each hospital or unit will require a more detailed policy according to local circumstances and facilities. Children have not been included because of the special considerations that relate to neonatal resuscitation and the consents required.
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