In my mind, Yes. I guess it would end up in High Court to get an answer. It does happen. @katemasters67https://twitter.com/katemasters67/status/607629411286982656 …
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Replying to @doctorcaldwell
@doctorcaldwell@C7RKY morally I understand what you mean..no GMC guidance? it was the subject of a discussion I was having yesterday..2 replies 0 retweets 2 likes -
Replying to @katemasters67
@katemasters67@doctorcaldwell Don't guidelines say treatment must be of 'overall benefit to pt'? Plus consent always req'd if not emergency1 reply 0 retweets 1 like -
Replying to @C7RKY
@C7RKY@doctorcaldwell that's where clarification would be good..is CPR always considered emergency treatment?1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @katemasters67
@katemasters67@doctorcaldwell Significance of 'emergency' here is that there's no time to consent. But if consent was prev sought & denied?3 replies 0 retweets 1 like -
Replying to @C7RKY
@C7RKY@doctorcaldwell in the form of a DNACPR? Another grey area as that's always a medical decision..1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @katemasters67
@katemasters67@doctorcaldwell No, it's not, imho. It's a medical decision to withold treatment, but giving CPR isn't witholding treatment.2 replies 0 retweets 1 like -
Replying to @C7RKY
@C7RKY@doctorcaldwell DNACPR is a medical decision..if you ask for one a doctor can say no, therefore assault?1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @katemasters67
@katemasters67@doctorcaldwell DNACPR is medical decision. Nobody can demand inappropriate treatment. But CPR is a treatment you can refuse1 reply 1 retweet 1 like -
Replying to @C7RKY
@C7RKY@doctorcaldwell but can you refuse it without a doctor's say so? If a doctor doesn't agree they have responsibility to preserve life1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes
@katemasters67 @doctorcaldwell Yes, you can I believe. Even if the doctor thinks your decision makes no sense at all. Just looking it up...
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