[ Comparision of Iranian Physician and nurses attitudes towards do- not- resusciate Ordersdian]

ABSTRACT

Background and Aim: Decision making process about Do- Not-Resusciate [DNR] order is unique, since, it is the only treatment decision that should be taken in advance. Most physicians and nurses are not sure whether and when to make a decision about DNR order and its moral aspects. The current study is performed to compare and investigate nurses and physicians attitude about DNR order for patients in their final phases of life