• Prof Nurse · Apr 2002

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    Involving patients in discussions of do-not-resuscitate orders.

    • Anne McDermott.
    • Transplant Unit, Royal Brompton and Harefield NHS Trust, Harefield Hospital, Middlesex.
    • Prof Nurse. 2002 Apr 1;17(8):465-8.

    AbstractDespite continued investment in training and equipment, the chance of a good outcome following the invasive technique of cardiopulmonary resuscitation in hospital remains low. Given these facts, early and full discussion of do-not-resuscitate orders with certain patients and their relatives and the use of advance directives will help to clarify this issue.

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