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On the medicine wards, you will come across patients who have a "Do-Not-Resuscitate" order on their chart. You will also be in situations where you are asked ... It is the policy of the UWMC, Harborview and VA that so-called "slow-codes," in which a half-hearted effort at resuscitation is made, are not ethically justified.
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depts.washington.edu/bioethx/topics/dnr.html
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Hospitals in five midwestern states were surveyed regarding the presence or current development of formal Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) policies in their ...
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www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1068915/
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Do-Not-Resuscitate (DNR) Orders ... A do-not-resuscitate (DNR) order tells medical professionals not to perform CPR. This means that doctors, nurses and emergency medical personnel will not attempt emergency CPR if the patient's breathing or heartbeat stops.
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wings.buffalo.edu/faculty/research/bioethics/dnr-p.html
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To describe the historical development and status of a do-not-resuscitate (DNR) policy on acute geriatric wards in Flanders, Belgium, and to compare it with the international situation. Design:
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www.ingentaconnect.com/content/bsc/jgs/2005/00000053/00...
www.ingentaconnect.com/content/bsc/jgs/2005/00000053/00000012/art00027
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AIMS: To introduce, to assess the use of and the staff understanding of a do not resuscitate policy. ... AIMS: To introduce, to assess the use of and the staff understanding of a do not resuscitate policy. METHODS: A policy was developed with legal, medical, nursing and ethical input. Two distinct methods for a do...
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www.medscape.com/medline/abstract/8941294
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This study describes the historical development and status of a do-not-resuscitate (DNR) policy on acute geriatric wards in Flanders, Belgium. ... The response was 76.6%. Development of DNR policy began in 1985, with a step-up in 1997 and 200l. In 2002, a DNR policy was available in 86.1% of geriatric wards,
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www.medscape.com/medline/abstract/18074753
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A "No not resuscitate" policy was instituted at McMaster University Medical Centre, Hamilton, in January 1979. Its objectives were to ensure that physicians decide on the appropriateness of resuscitation attempts before they might be needed;
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www.cmaj.ca/cgi/content/abstract/125/8/830
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The Waterville School Department respects the legal right of the parents/guardians in obtaining a "Do Not Resuscitate" order in conjunction with the physician for their severely medically challenged child. Such an order will direct that no life-saving procedures ... : Adapted from NEA Policy on "Do Not Resuscitate" Orders...
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www.wtvl.k12.me.us/policies/JPolicy/JHC(6).html
www.wtvl.k12.me.us/policies/JPolicy/JHC(6).html
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Not yet rated ... This paper also analyzes the existing yet contradicting laws which give patients the right to accept or refuse care yet do not encompass the rights of those actually delivering the care. Table of Contents: Introduction Arguments For Arguments Against Conclusion References...
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www.shvoong.com/f/social-sciences/anthropology/464965-d...
www.shvoong.com/f/social-sciences/anthropology/464965-do-not-resuscitate-policy/
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