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# 024 Discussing DNR Orders-Part 2, 2nd ed

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Source: 
Medical College of Wisconsin (EPERC)
Synopsis: 

Introduction:  The basic steps in the DNR discussion for seriously ill hospitalized patients were described In Fast Fact # 23. If you have followed those steps, what do you do if the patient or family/surrogate continues to want CPR and you think it is not in the patient's best interest?

Vol/Page/Date: 
July 2005
Resource Type: 
Other
Author/Source: 
Charles F. von Gunten, MD PhD and David E. Weissman, MD
keywords: 
communication, fast facts, DNR, treatment goals
Submitter: 
Andy Peters
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# 023 Discussing DNR Orders-Part 1, 2nd ed