Meeting
Abstract Number: 6
Hospital Medicine 2017, May 1-4, 2017; Las Vegas, Nev.
Background: Understanding of the Do-Not-Resuscitate (DNR) order varies among different ethnic backgrounds. In Korea, the concept of DNR is not well-known. We therefore conducted a questionnaire-based study to explore and characterize ethnic differences (Korean vs. Non-Korean) in the understanding of DNR. Methods: Subjects were recruited from the Englewood Hospital and Medical Center where is […]
Abstract Number: 51
Hospital Medicine 2017, May 1-4, 2017; Las Vegas, Nev.
Background: Although code status discussion does not routinely happen at hospitals in Japan, many people reportedly start to think of their end of life issue and would like to express it, according to questionnaire survey conducted by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare. There has been no report which focuses on prevalence of do-not-resuscitate […]
Abstract Number: 177
Hospital Medicine 2017, May 1-4, 2017; Las Vegas, Nev.
Background: Do-not-resuscitate (DNR) orders are intended to allow patients to forgo cardiopulmonary resuscitate (CPR) in the event of cardiac arrest. They are applied to cases of cardiac arrest, and they cannot be applied to any situation other than cardiac arrest. However, prior studies have shown that the presence of DNR orders led to changes in treatment […]
Abstract Number: 292
Hospital Medicine 2017, May 1-4, 2017; Las Vegas, Nev.
Background: End of life discussion is very important for preventing undesired cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). It is reportedly associated with less aggressive medical care near death and better quality of life. Its importance has been gradually recognized worldwide. However, the compliance of a Do-not-Resuscitate (DNR) order has not been well studied. We reported the incidence rate […]