@katemasters67 @doctorcaldwell Don't guidelines say treatment must be of 'overall benefit to pt'? Plus consent always req'd if not emergency
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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
@katemasters67@doctorcaldwell I'm with@C7RKY on this one. Doctor should never override competent patient's known decision.1 reply 1 retweet 1 like -
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Replying to @katemasters67
@katemasters67@doctorcaldwell@C7RKY I do think that the situation would be easier if pts & Drs more aware of damage it can do too.2 replies 1 retweet 0 likes
@Harryshelper @katemasters67 @doctorcaldwell Definitely. You can't consent to/refuse that which you don't know enough about. Info vital.
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