2/2 by ethical treatment I mean "right treatment for right indication, likely to work, and no futile suffering"https://twitter.com/K_G_Spearpoint/status/612203988218454016 …
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Replying to @doctorcaldwell
@doctorcaldwell But yet again, this is OPINION. Opinion which pts have the right to debate. It's not an optional extra Gordon, it's the law.3 replies 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @C7RKY
@C7RKY@doctorcaldwell which will of course result in people like me fracturing more elderly sternums in vain. About which the law is silent3 replies 1 retweet 0 likes -
Replying to @jodyaberdein
@jodyaberdein@doctorcaldwell That'll only happen if you fail to have the discussion though - which is all this is about. Why is it so hard?3 replies 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @C7RKY
@C7RKY@doctorcaldwell which is akin to demanding a non-indicated dangerous treatment, that we then must administer, under duress...1 reply 0 retweets 1 like -
Replying to @jodyaberdein
@jodyaberdein@doctorcaldwell Why is it? This decision is the clinician's alone - as the law makes clear. On paper, pt has no influence here2 replies 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @C7RKY
@C7RKY@doctorcaldwell I think it's a really good example of an unintended consequence.1 reply 2 retweets 1 like -
Replying to @jodyaberdein
@jodyaberdein@doctorcaldwell Indeed. But an Unintended consequence because of inability to communicate valid reasons for DNACPR. Needs work2 replies 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @C7RKY
@C7RKY@doctorcaldwell Agree. The ideal would be proper time, discussion, even psychology etc. for tricky issues.1 reply 1 retweet 1 like
@jodyaberdein @doctorcaldwell I'd agree that's a must. It's impossible to separate the clinical & counselling needs of such pts, imho.
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