Can a patient or physician refuse cardio pulmonary resuscitation?

Abstract

ICMR released guideline “Do not attempt resuscitation” in the month of April 2020. This article explores the ethical principles that underlie this guideline. The ethical principles involved are autonomy, futility, ordinary/extraordinary means, principle of double effect, and principle of Good Samaritan and the legal provisions are discussed. It summarizes the process of implementing the guidelines and problems that are involved in its implementation.

Keywords

• do not attempt to resuscitate
• icmr guidelines
• icmr guidelines resuscitation