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 is CPR the one treatment that you cannot refuse? The only way to do it is to get a DNACPR and a doctor can say 'no'1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @katemasters67
@katemasters67@doctorcaldwell I wouldn't accept that there is any medical treatment which you cannot refuse, if you have capacity. No?1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
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Replying to @katemasters67
@katemasters67@doctorcaldwell Personally, I see this in a very balck & white way tbh. I'd be interested to debate those who see grey here.3 replies 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @C7RKY
@C7RKY@doctorcaldwell if a doctor doesn't resuscitate a patient who could have lived they could be in trouble legally.1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes
@katemasters67 @doctorcaldwell And if a doctor carries out CPR having been denied consent by pt, they could be in trouble legally too, imho.
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