Talk:Slow code

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A fact from Slow code appeared on Wikipedia's Main Page in the Did you know column on 27 April 2013 (check views). The text of the entry was as follows: Did you know... that slow code is a purposely slow response to a patient in cardiac arrest? A record of the entry may be seen at Wikipedia:Recent additions/2013/April. The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Slow code.

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Partial code

Latest comment: 12 years ago1 comment1 person in discussion

I'm confused by the current partial code paragraph. What is considered medically unsound? The intubation, etc. or the patient's advance medical directive? Is it always considered unsound, or only in certain cases? If a partial code is considered unsound, what's the sound alternative in this case: full resusitation against the patient's wishes, or complete withholding of treatment? - Additionally, I'm unclear as to the exact circumstances to which "slow code" applies. Is it specifically when the patient has a DNR-like order, or does it also apply when the patient would allow a full code, but doctors don't believe it would help (but go through the motions anyway). And if a slow code is considered unethical, what is the ethically recommended course of action instead? -- 67.40.214.209 (talk) 20:42, 27 April 2013 (UTC)Reply

Where it happens

Latest comment: 12 years ago1 comment1 person in discussion

Does this only happen in the US or in other countries as well? Simply south...... eating shoes for just 7 years 21:20, 27 April 2013 (UTC)Reply