Journal article
One hospital's experience with a "Do not resuscitate" policy.
Abstract
A "No not resuscitate" policy was instituted at McMaster University Medical Centre, Hamilton, in January 1979. Its objectives were to ensure that physicians decide on the appropriateness of resuscitation attempts before they might be needed; to have each physician consult his or her patients, or the families of incompetent patients, to determine their wishes concerning further treatment; and to provide legal protection of or physicians and the …
Authors
McPhail A; Moore S; O'Connor J; Woodward C
Journal
Canadian Medical Association Journal, Vol. 125, No. 8, pp. 830–836
Publication Date
October 15, 1981
ISSN
0820-3946