Should you request a slow code

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CASE STUDY: Do not Resuscitate Orders Mildred is an 85-year-old...

Mildred is an 85-year-old with terminal cancer admitted to the hospital for chemotherapy. Because of her poor prognosis, she is approached about a DNR order. In response, she requests a full code be provided. Your intern suggests that you take the middle ground and sign a "slow code", where the response is purposely inadequate, most often used to provide comfort to family, and not intended to resuscitate the patient.

QUESTION:

1. Should you request a "slow code"? While perhaps compassionate, they are always deceitful.

2. Can a DNR order be written even though she has refused that option?

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