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Review
. 1995 Oct;71(840):585-9.
doi: 10.1136/pgmj.71.840.585.

Discussing cardiopulmonary resuscitation with patients and relatives

K Stewart  1
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Review

Discussing cardiopulmonary resuscitation with patients and relatives

K Stewart. Postgrad Med J. 1995 Oct.

Abstract

This 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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Comment in

  • Discussing CPR with patients and relatives.
    King D, Morgan R. King D, et al. Postgrad Med J. 1996 May;72(847):317. doi: 10.1136/pgmj.72.847.317-a. Postgrad Med J. 1996. PMID: 8761514 Free PMC article. No abstract available.
  • Cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
    Turnbull CJ, Mead GE. Turnbull CJ, et al. Postgrad Med J. 1997 Jan;73(855):62. doi: 10.1136/pgmj.73.855.62-a. Postgrad Med J. 1997. PMID: 9039423 Free PMC article. No abstract available.

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