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Long-term care facility policies on life-sustaining treatments and advance directives in Canada
Author(s)N Choudhry, J Ma, I Rasooly, P Singer
Journal titleJournal of the American Geriatrics Society, vol 42, no 11, November 1994
Pagespp 1150-1153
KeywordsMedical care ; Euthanasia ; Nursing homes ; Hospital services ; Canada.
AnnotationDescribes the prevalence and content of policies regarding the use of life-sustaining treatments, such as CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) and transfer to acute hospitals. Concludes that one third of long-term care institutions have policies outlining when not to use such treatments.
Accession NumberCPA-941220010 A
ClassmarkLK: CY: LHB: LD: 7S

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