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Chris Jackson presents stories from around the north east. A consultant tells how a ruling on resuscitating patients has set alarm bells ringing.

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Mon 20 Oct 2014 19:30

'Do not resuscitate' controversy

'Do not resuscitate' controversy

Many of us will end up in hospital at the end of our lives, but would we want doctors to attempt to resuscitate or let us pass away peacefully if we suffer a heart attack or stop breathing?

'Do Not Resuscitate' orders are common in hospitals but a recent landmark judgement by the High Court is starting to have profound effects on patient care.

麻豆社 Inside Out's Chris Jackson talks to doctors at the Royal Victoria Infirmary in Newcastle about their concerns over patient resuscitation.

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Presenter Chris Jackson
Editor Jacqui Hodgson

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