Discussing cardiopulmonary resuscitation with patients and relatives.
Newham General Hospital, London, UK.
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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