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Resuscitation in Hospice


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TitleResuscitation in Hospice
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication1998
AuthorsHenderson, Shelley, and Fins Joseph J.
JournalHastings Center Report
Volume28
Issue6
Pagination20-22
Type of ArticleArticle
Publication Languageeng
ISSN Number00930334
Accession Number1472967
KeywordsDO-not-resuscitate , etc. , laws , Patients
Abstract

Discusses a case study of an old man with end-stage congestive heart failure and his resistance to sign a do-not-resuscitate (DNR) order of the hospice. Background of the case; Principle that supports an optional DNR policy; Commentaries concerning the case.

Notes

Henderson, Shelley Fins, Joseph J.; Source Info: Nov/Dec98, Vol. 28 Issue 6, p20; Subject Term: DO-not-resuscitate orders; Subject Term: PATIENTS -- Legal status, laws, etc.; Number of Pages: 3p; Document Type: Article; Full Text Word Count: 2631

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