Involving patients in discussions of do-not-resuscitate orders
McDermott, A.
Professional Nurse 17(8): 465-468
2002
ISSN/ISBN: 0266-8130 PMID: 11997959 Document Number: 549340
Despite 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.