CORE1020 Study Guide - Final Guide: Health Professional, Voluntary Euthanasia, Medical Record
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Objections to euthanasia and pas: slippery slope argument, violates principle of sanctity of life, undermines personal and professional integrity of doctors and nurses involves, undermines trust in healthcare professionals, undermines the law itself. Not for resuscitation (nfr) order: duties: nfr orders: written directives placed in the patient"s medical record indicating that cardiopulmonary resuscitation (cpr) is to be avoided. They require: open communication about, clinical condition and prognosis, efficacy and desirability of cpr; and potential harm ad suffering cpr may cause. Advanced care directive) and what the family/ significant others know of patient"s wishes. Nfr orders: responsibilities: nfr/dnr orders apply only to resuscitation order treatment and comfort measures may be provided. Nurses must: provide good supportive and comfort care, facilitate communication about nfr order with patients, families, and physicians, document requests by patients or surrogate for nfr and bring to attention of health care team. Hogewey, amsterdam the truman show styled nursing home.
