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IF PATIENT IS ON CONFORT CARE, WOULD IT BE NORMAL
Question: IF PATIENT IS ON CONFORT CARE, WOULD IT BE NORMAL FOR HOSPITAL, DOCTORS TO STAND AROUND DOING NOTHIING WHEN PATIENTS HEART IS BEATING FOR AT LEAST AN HOUR, NO DETECTABLE BREATH OR BLOOD PRESSURE POSSIBLY OVERDOSE
Brief Answer:
Anywhere, anytime the medical aid should be given.
Detailed Answer:
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No matter if a patient is at a comfort care , hospital, or anywhere else, it is an obligation of the medical personnel to provide their best medical support including resuscitation.
This is a must for any medical professionals no matter the condition of the patient, even terminally ill ones.
In the case referred by you cardiopulmonary resuscitation should have been provided.
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Anywhere, anytime the medical aid should be given.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to “Ask a Doctor “ service.
I have read your question.
No matter if a patient is at a comfort care , hospital, or anywhere else, it is an obligation of the medical personnel to provide their best medical support including resuscitation.
This is a must for any medical professionals no matter the condition of the patient, even terminally ill ones.
In the case referred by you cardiopulmonary resuscitation should have been provided.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
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