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Respecting Wishes: The DNR Directive Dilemma | Pain Points Episode 21
A do-not-resuscitate directive is intended to preserve patient autonomy, but confusion about its scope can create ethical conflict and legal exposure.
In Episode 21, Respecting Wishes: The DNR Directive Dilemma, Michelle Carroll explores the clinical, ethical, and documentation challenges involved in honoring DNR directives and other advance-care decisions. The discussion considers how clinical decisions, documentation practices, communication failures, and system conditions may affect patient safety, liability, and causation.
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