Management of patients with Do Not Resuscitate/Do Not Intubate orders in the acute or perioperative phase of care is an extremely complex issue. In this episode I discuss how clinicians can manage these often challenging situations.
Automatic suspension of DNR/DNI orders is morally questionable
Learn how to navigate these complex discussions with patients
Learn how to navigate these complex discussions with fellow clinicians
How do we prioritize patient autonomy in this situations
AMA Journal of Ethics: Perioperative Do-Not-Resuscitate Orders
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