ArticleBritish journal of cancer2002
Do not attempt resuscitation decisions in a cancer centre: addressing difficult ethical and communication issues.
Article in British journal of cancer, 2002. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers.
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5 citing papers in PubMed.
- Ethical Decision-Making Regarding Life Sustaining Treatment in End-Of-Life Care: A Scoping Review of the Similarities and Differences Between Two Viewpoints.Archives of academic emergency medicine · 2025Article
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- Do-not-resuscitate orders in cancer patients: a review of literature.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2017Review
- An audit of "do not attempt resuscitation" decisions in two district general hospitals: do current guidelines need changing?Postgraduate medical journal · 2007Article
- In pursuit of an artful death: discussion of resuscitation status on an inpatient radiation oncology service.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2005Article
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Abstract
Talking to patients about 'Do Not Attempt Resuscitation' decisions is difficult for many doctors. Communication about 'Do Not Attempt Resuscitation' decisions should occur as part of a wider discussion of treatment goals at an earlier stage in the patient's illness. A doctor should not initiate any treatment, including cardio-pulmonary resuscitation if he/she does not believe it will benefit the patient. An ethical framework is offered which may be of practical help in clarifying decision-making.
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