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DNAR Guidelines: Supporting end-of-life decisions

Olinda Timms1

  • 1Division of Health and Humanities, St Johns Research Institute, Bengaluru 560 034 INDIA.

Indian Journal of Medical Ethics
|December 9, 2020
PubMed

Insights

New guidelines address

Area of Science:

  • Medical Ethics
  • Clinical Practice Guidelines

Background:

  • The Indian Council of Medical Research has released new consensus guidelines on 'Do Not Attempt Resuscitation' (DNAR) orders.
  • These guidelines aim to resolve the long-standing clinical dilemma surrounding end-of-life decisions.

Discussion:

  • The guidelines were published in the Indian Journal of Medical Research and the National Medical Journal of India.
  • They provide a framework for addressing complex ethical issues in patient care.

Key Insights:

  • The DNAR guidelines emphasize patient autonomy in end-of-life decision-making.
  • They offer guidance on surrogate decision-making processes.
  • The publication represents a significant step towards standardized end-of-life care in India.

Outlook:

  • These guidelines are expected to improve communication and decision-making at the end of life.
  • Further implementation and evaluation of the DNAR guidelines will be crucial.
  • The consensus aims to uphold patient dignity and respect during critical care.

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