Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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8619505 | Journal of Clinical Anesthesia | 2018 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
DNR patients, as compared with non-DNR patients, have increased post-operative mortality but not morbidity, which may arise from unmeasured severity of illness or transition to comfort care in accordance with a patient's wishes. The informed consent process for elective surgeries in this patient population should include a discussion of acceptable operative risk.
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Authors
Ethan Y. MD, Elisa C. MD, Brittany N. MHS, Christine E. M.Sc., Charlotta MD, PhD, Rodney A. MD, MAS, Richard D. MD, MBA,