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Attempting resuscitation in nursing homes: policy considerations

Authors :
Finucane, Thomas E.
Harper, G. Michael
Source :
Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. Oct, 1999, Vol. 47 Issue 10, p1261, 4 p.
Publication Year :
1999

Abstract

A study of nursing homes finds that most, motivated by a mixture of common sense and compassion for those very near death, do not follow the standard paradigm for attempted cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Nursing home staff are, after all, the ones who take care of the patients daily and who know them best.

Details

ISSN :
00028614
Volume :
47
Issue :
10
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
edsgcl.58083011