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To what extent should older patients be included in decisions regarding their resuscitation status?
- John Wilson, 48 Creyke Close, Cottingham, East Yorkshire, HU16 4DH; J.Wilson{at}2005.hull.ac.uk
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To what extent should older patients be included in decisions regarding their resuscitation status?
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- Received August 19, 2007
- Revised November 4, 2007
- Accepted November 16, 2007
- First published April 30, 2008.
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April 27, 2016
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