free link BMJ col; why doctors should not be legally required to discuss futile treatments like CPR with patients. : http://bmj.com/cgi/content/full/bmj.g4180?ijkey=vWtsMd2L3jHzkhR&keytype=ref …
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Replying to @mgtmccartney
@mgtmccartney@WhistlingDixie4 I have made a "Full ward care and DNACPR" sticker GMC is OK with my using it often without discussion with pt4 replies 2 retweets 1 like -
Replying to @doctorcaldwell
@doctorcaldwell@mgtmccartney@WhistlingDixie4 I'm sorry? A sticker? Without discussion with the patient? Surely that's now unlawful? No?5 replies 2 retweets 3 likes -
Replying to @C7RKY
@C7RKY@mgtmccartney@WhistlingDixie4 when pushed a true professional behaves ethically even if that means punishment under the law?2 replies 0 retweets 1 like -
Replying to @doctorcaldwell
@doctorcaldwell@mgtmccartney@WhistlingDixie4 Not clear how telling pt compromises ethics? If your case is so strong, why not convince pt?3 replies 2 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @doctorcaldwell
@doctorcaldwell Because people get a bit touchy if someone makes a decision that could end their life without consultation perhaps?3 replies 3 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @doctorcaldwell
@doctorcaldwell I'm with you on this one. I now have a power of attorney for my mum & a clear idea of her wishes. But fear drove me to do so2 replies 4 retweets 0 likes
@doctorcaldwell Sorry - I missed this at the time. I can assure you it was fear in our case doc. Sad maybe, but absolutely true I'm afraid.
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