Time lag between ‘do not attempt resuscitation‘ orders and death in COPD patients could provide opportunity to initiate end-of-life discussions

D. Gibbons, N. Schultheiss, E. H. Baker (London, United Kingdom)

Source: Annual Congress 2009 - Organisation of care for individuals with chronic respiratory disease
Session: Organisation of care for individuals with chronic respiratory disease
Session type: E-Communication Session
Number: 3283
Disease area: Airway diseases

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D. Gibbons, N. Schultheiss, E. H. Baker (London, United Kingdom). Time lag between ‘do not attempt resuscitation‘ orders and death in COPD patients could provide opportunity to initiate end-of-life discussions. Eur Respir J 2009; 34: Suppl. 53, 3283

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