Question 43 · LEK · Terminal condition
According to the Code of Medical Ethics the decision to stop the resuscitation is taken by:
- A. medical consultation.
- B. head of the hospital ward or their substitute.
- C. hospital ethics committee.
- D. manager of a relevant medical facility.
- E. doctor and is associated with the assessment of medicinal chances.
Hint
The Code ties this decision to clinical judgement about the patient's prospects, not to any committee or administrative body.
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