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[Ethical implications of Do-Not-Resuscitate orders].
C Urban1, R Hoepers, I M da Silva
1Núcleo de Estudos de Bioética, Hospital Nossa Senhora das Graças, Curitiba, PR. cicerourban@hotmail.com
Revista Da Associacao Medica Brasileira (1992)
|November 28, 2001
Summary
Do-Not-Resuscitate (DNR) orders are critical in end-of-life care. Ethical evaluation reveals potential overuse concerns, emphasizing the physician
Area of Science:
- Medical Ethics
- Clinical Practice
- Bioethics
Context:
- Do-Not-Resuscitate (DNR) orders are directives against initiating cardiopulmonary resuscitation during cardiac arrest.
- The widespread implementation of DNR orders necessitates a thorough ethical examination.
- Concerns regarding the overuse and potential abuse of DNR orders have been raised in clinical practice.
Purpose:
- To critically evaluate the ethical implications surrounding Do-Not-Resuscitate (DNR) orders in clinical settings.
- To analyze the risks and benefits associated with DNR orders.
- To explore the application of the Personalistic's view in the context of DNR orders.
Summary:
- A critical review of ethical issues, risks, benefits, and the Personalistic's view of DNR orders was conducted.
- The study highlights that DNR orders alone do not resolve complexities of terminally ill patients or therapeutic futility.
- Concerns about overuse and abuse of DNR orders indicate a need for careful consideration.
Impact:
- Physicians must prioritize patient dignity, as per the Personalistic's viewpoint, when implementing DNR orders.
- This analysis contributes to a more nuanced understanding of ethical decision-making in end-of-life care.
- Promotes ethical reflection on DNR orders to ensure patient-centered care and uphold dignity.