Ethics and Medico Legal Aspects of "not for Resuscitation"

Overview

Journal Indian J Palliat Care

Specialty Critical Care

Date 2011 Aug 4

PMID 21811350

Citations 4

Authors

Naveen Sulakshan Salins

Sachin Gopalakrishna Pai

Ms Vidyasagar

Manikkath Sobhana

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Abstract

Not for resuscitation in India still remains an abstract concept with no clear guidelines or legal frame work. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation is a complex medical intervention which is often used inappropriately in hospitalized patients and usually guided by medical decision making rather than patient-directed choices. Patient autonomy still remains a weak concept and relatives are expected to make this big decision in a short time and at a time of great emotional distress. This article outlines concepts around ethics and medico legal aspects of not for resuscitation, especially in Indian setting.

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