• Postgrad Med J · Oct 1995

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    Discussing cardiopulmonary resuscitation with patients and relatives.

    • K Stewart.
    • Newham General Hospital, London, UK.
    • Postgrad Med J. 1995 Oct 1; 71 (840): 585-9.

    AbstractThis 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.

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