Do-not-resuscitate+orders,+unintended+consequences,+and+the+ripple+effect+J+Claude

Hemphill III J Claude HemphillI // Critical Care // 2007**11**:121 © BioMed Central Ltd 2007
 * DOI: ** 10.1186/cc5687

This article uses multiple studies and statistics to show the significant decrease in survival after agreeing to a DNR. It states that it is the very first step away from more aggressive approach and can affect patient circumstances almost immediately after concerning the patients care. That it can create a culture within the physicians and nurses on how intentional they will remain with that person’s care after they have agreed to a living will and that although a living will should respect not resuscitating an individual against their will it should not affect their treatment or end of life care.

This article provided more statistics and referred to multiple studies that would be useful in reference.