Includes bibliographical references (pages 132-147) and index.
The history of cardiopulmonary resuscitation -- CPR versus active treatment in palliative care -- Resuscitation guidelines, success and futility, and medical paternalism -- Cultural and religious influences, including the "sick role", on healthcare and resuscitation decisions -- The role of the nurse, and the nurse-doctor-patient relationship in resuscitation decisions -- Making resuscitation decisions : involving patients and their family carers -- Hope in patients who are palliative and have had a DNAR order made -- The law and ethics surrounding resuscitation -- Resuscitation in the community -- The future of resuscitation.
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"Using real-life case studies, this book looks at the main issues surrounding CPR in palliative care, bringing together the various complex strands in one easy-to-read resource. Palliative Care Resuscitation begins by examining the history of CPR and how the procedures used today were developed. CPR was initially intended for victims of sudden, unexpected cardio-pulmonary arrest, unfortunately it has been applied to less appropriate situations and is now the only medical procedure which is consented against. The media have portrayed CPR as being invariably successful and appropriate, this can lead to anger and confusion from patients and families."--Jacket.