A Study to Determine Command Guidance Required by Registered Nurses in the Management of Terminally Ill Patients during Pre-Death When Non- Resuscitative Measures are Implied

Abstract

This study examined current legalities and nursing opinions to determine what command guidance is required in cases where non-resuscitative measures are implied. Local to national statutes were examined. A survey of the nursing staff was used to determine issues and concerns. The study concludes with a list of specific items that should be covered in command guidance to clarify the issues involved.

Open PDF

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1984
Accession Number
ADA203271

Entities

People

  • Sandra V. Ross

Organizations

  • Academy of Health Sciences

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Birds
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
  • Command Guidance
  • Families (Human)
  • Health Care
  • Health Services
  • Internal Medicine
  • Medical Personnel
  • Patient Care
  • Plastic Explosives
  • Statistical Analysis
  • Therapy

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

Readers

  • Government Contracting/Procurement.
  • Medical or Health Care Field.
  • Theoretical Analysis.