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The quality of mercy.

Authors :
Sulmasy, D.P.
Geller, G.
Source :
JAMA: Journal of the American Medical Association. 2/5/92, Vol. 267 Issue 5, p682. 5p. 5 Charts, 2 Graphs.
Publication Year :
1992

Abstract

Assesses the effect of an ethics education intervention for medical house officers on practices surrounding `Do Not Resuscitate' (DNR) orders. Also assesses the association of DNR care with patient diagnosis and demographic variables. Revision of The Johns Hopkins Hospital's policy concerning `Do Not Resuscitate' orders; House officer characteristics by firm; Sociodemographic characteristics of patients; More.

Subjects

Subjects :
*MEDICAL ethics

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00987484
Volume :
267
Issue :
5
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
JAMA: Journal of the American Medical Association
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
9202244608