November 1, 2007
Knowing when to stop: DNR in the OR
In too many hospitals, do-not-resuscitate (DNR) orders are automatically suspended when the patient passes through the OR doors, violating the individual's right to make decisions and going against what every major association related to perioperative care recommends.
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