Identify what ethical principles are in conflict with regards to the 'Not for resuscitation' orders an ethical dilemmas (in 30-40 words each)
Identify what ethical principles are in conflict with regards to the 'Not for resuscitation' orders an ethical dilemmas
Numerous issues were related to not for resuscitation orders such as:
Rapid decisions made by the emergency physicians or the intensivists based on incomplete or erroneous information available to them
potential risks and benefits of not for resuscitation may not be disclosed to the critically ill
Incomplete legal directives from the patient side
Fear of criticism and litigation
Beneficial or non beneficial to patient
Patient autonomy
Decision making by doctors/family members
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