The Do-Not-Resuscitate Order in a Teaching Hospital

Considerations and a Suggested Policy

  1. STEVEN H. MILES, M.D.;
  2. RONALD CRANFORD, M.D.; and
  3. ALVIN L. SCHULTZ, M.D.
  1. Minneapolis, Minnesota

    Abstract

    We present a policy for implementing the do-not-resuscitate orders by medical residents in a teaching hospital, and discuss decision making, legal and ethical considerations, the primary physician's responsibility, and record documentation. The establishment of a policy and procedure for implementing do-not-resuscitate orders resulted in greater consideration of patient and family rights and improved communication and sensitivity in dealing with those concerned with the patient's medical care and welfare.

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    • ▸From the Departments of Medicine and Neurology, Hennepin County Medical Center, and the University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, Minnesota.

    • ▸Requests for reprints should be addressed to Alvin L. Schultz, M.D.; Department of Medicine, Hennepin County Medical Center; 701 Park Avenue; Minneapolis, MN 55415.

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    1. Ann Intern Med May 1, 1982 vol. 96 no. 5 660-664
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