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Volume 361:1708-1709 October 22, 2009 Number 17
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In-Hospital Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

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by Ehlenbach, W. J.
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To the Editor: The outcomes of in-hospital resuscitations in elderly patients are given a thorough presentation in the article by Ehlenbach et al. (July 2 issue).1 These data relate to the larger question of our responsibility in discussions of code status with patients and their families.

Informed consent is a basic tenet of principled medical practice. Even the simplest procedures — unless performed in an emergency situation — necessitate a discussion of potential risks and benefits. The glaring exception to this practice often arises when we ask patients about their preferences with regard to resuscitation status.

The simple truth is . . . [Full Text of this Article]



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