Family presence during resuscitation: A concise narrative review

The involvement of family members in end-of-life discussion is generally considered critical. Family members want to be present during the last moments of their beloved, even during resuscitation. Family presence during resuscitation (FPDR) is on the one side an opportunity for the family members to give a last farewell and may help them to understand the gravity of the situation. The aim of the present narrative review is to provide an overview of the current discussions on FPDR.