@C7RKY @doctorcaldwell that's where clarification would be good..is CPR always considered emergency treatment?
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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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@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 it should be..personal autonomy dictates that..but you have to have medical agreement for this one.1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
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@C7RKY@doctorcaldwell if a doctor issues DNACPR re patient wishes, & doesn't resus patient who could have lived have they helped pt to die?1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
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@katemasters67@doctorcaldwell If it was in keeping with a competent pt's wishes, I'm not sure they have a choice? http://www.gmc-uk.org/guidance/ethical_guidance/consent_guidance_respecting_patients_decision.asp …3 replies 1 retweet 1 like -
@katemasters67 @doctorcaldwell That guideline would suggest they already do. So perhaps something clinicians should be considering really?
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