Increasing use of DNR orders in the elderly worldwide: whose choice is it?
EP Cherniack - Journal of medical ethics, 2002 - jme.bmj.com
Most elderly patients die with an order in place that they not be given cardiopulmonary
resuscitation (DNR order). Surveys have shown that many elderly in different parts of the …
resuscitation (DNR order). Surveys have shown that many elderly in different parts of the …
Translating psychosocial insight into ethical discussions supportive of families in end-of-life decision-making
LW Foster, LJ McLellan - Social Work in Health Care, 2002 - Taylor & Francis
ABSTRACT A large number of Americans would rather rely on family and friends more than
their physicians about end-of-life care and decisions. Moving beyond traditional clinical …
their physicians about end-of-life care and decisions. Moving beyond traditional clinical …