| Development of a statewide protocol for the prehospital identification of DNR patients in Connecticut including new DNR regulations. | |
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PMID: 10424934 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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This article describes the development and implementation of a standardized protocol for the prehospital identification of terminally ill "do-not-resuscitate" (DNR) patients. This pilot program was initiated by members of the Connecticut College of Emergency Physicians and instituted on a voluntary basis statewide in July 1991. Key components of the program are discussed, including developmental rationale, formation of a DNR Coalition, educational rollout, and implementation activities. The second phase of this initiative involved passage of state legislation and development of new DNR regulations, which went into effect in July 1997. The regulations successfully addressed the limitations and difficulties encountered in the pilot program. Major modifications included applicability of the bracelet program to a broader group of DNR patients, development of a uniform system for interfacility transfer of DNR patients, and mandatory compliance by health care personnel. |
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Authors:
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M D Leon; E M Wilson |
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Type: Journal Article |
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Title: Annals of emergency medicine Volume: 34 ISSN: 0196-0644 ISO Abbreviation: Ann Emerg Med Publication Date: 1999 Aug |
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Created Date: 1999-08-19 Completed Date: 1999-08-19 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
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Nlm Unique ID: 8002646 Medline TA: Ann Emerg Med Country: UNITED STATES |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 263-74 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
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Department of Traumatology and Emergency Medicine, University of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington, CT, USA. leon@nso1.uchc.edu |
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Connecticut Emergency Medical Services* / legislation & jurisprudence Emergency Medical Tags* Equipment Design Humans Patient Identification Systems Pilot Projects Resuscitation Orders* / legislation & jurisprudence |
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