%0 Journal Article
%T Ethics and medico legal aspects of "Not for Resuscitation"
%A Salins Naveen
%A Pai Sachin
%A Vidyasagar M
%A Sobhana Manikkath
%J Indian Journal of Palliative Care
%D 2010
%I Medknow Publications
%X Not for resuscitation in India still remains an abstract concept with no clear guidelines or legal frame work. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation is a complex medical intervention which is often used inappropriately in hospitalized patients and usually guided by medical decision making rather than patient-directed choices. Patient autonomy still remains a weak concept and relatives are expected to make this big decision in a short time and at a time of great emotional distress. This article outlines concepts around ethics and medico legal aspects of not for resuscitation, especially in Indian setting.
%K Autonomy
%K Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
%K Ethics
%K Law
%U http://www.jpalliativecare.com/article.asp?issn=0973-1075;year=2010;volume=16;issue=2;spage=66;epage=69;aulast=Salins