MHS-2320 Chapter 7: Zussman (1)
27 Feb 2019
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1987 - ny first state to pass dnr rule into law. Other places like hospitals hd formal do not resuscitate policies. Of those discharge hospital, many w reduced abilities. Changes care with with you document decisions, not necessarily frequency. Medical chart - tool of coordination and public/subject to review in litigation. Dnr note written for lawyer or medical review board. Recognition of the rule of law in medicine. Responsibility for decision placed on family - use the family in whatever role we want to, either as speaker for the patient or themselves as guardians. Writing the notes down represents values within medicine. I don"t think it"s changed policy in any way - clearer, easier. Dnr as an affirmation that patient and family wishes should be assigned priority. Staff vs individual name for clearing order of dnr -
