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

Anne McDermott-2002-04-01-PubMed
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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.

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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.

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Cardiopulmonary resuscitationDo not resuscitateDo Not Resuscitate OrderResuscitation OrdersMedicineResuscitationOutcome (game theory)Medical emergency

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