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Taking resuscitation decisions in the nursing home setting
Author(s)Andrew Makin
Journal titleNursing Times, vol 101, no 41, 11 October 2005
Pagespp 28-30
Sourcehttp://www.nursingtimes.net
KeywordsMedical care ; Terminal care ; Rights [elderly] ; Nursing homes.
AnnotationThe way decisions about resuscitation are made in accident and emergency (A&E) departments is not the same as in nursing homes for older people. This article discusses prompt appropriate decision-making regarding resuscitation in the nursing home setting, having cognizance of principles of mental capacity. (RH).
Accession NumberCPA-051020201 A
ClassmarkLK: LV: IKR: LHB *

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