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[Content of discussions about cardiopulmonary resuscitation with elderly patients]
Maria-Rita Ferré Ibáñez1, Anca-Cristina Sterie2,3, Ralf J Jox2
1Service de médecine interne, CHUV, 1011 Lausanne.
Abstract:
Openly talking with caregivers and physicians about medical decisions to prolong life, such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation, offers patients the opportunity to ensure that these decisions will be in line with their values and expectations, and thereby promote their autonomy and responsibility in health care. In order to support -informed and shared decision-making, it is important to share with the patient relevant information concerning their life-threatening condition (including risks of cardiac arrest, risks associated with the resuscitation procedure, immediate and long-term survival, and the impact of the procedure on quality of life), and encourage a -holistic discussion of the goals of care.
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