Decisions Relating to Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation : commentary 1: CPR and the cost of autonomy

Since the last generation medical ethics has seen a remarkable shift from benign medical paternalism to patient rights and autonomy. Whereas once it might have been acceptable for doctors to decide, largely on their own, what was in the best interests of their patients, today senior health professio...

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Main Author: Gill, Robin 1944- (Author)
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Language:English
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Published: BMJ Publ. 2001
In: Journal of medical ethics
Year: 2001, Volume: 27, Issue: 5, Pages: 317-318
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