Dr. Barry Dworkin

Should families witness resuscitation attempts on their hospitalized loved ones?

Madely Health Headlines Commentary for August 7, 2014

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Calgary hospital to allow families to ‘face death with a loved one’ and witness resuscitation attempts

 

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