Fiona Randall

Should hospices be exempt from following national cardiopulmonary resuscitation guidelines? No

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation is traumatic and often unsuccessful in seriously ill patients. Max Watson and colleagues (doi:10.1136/bmj.b965) argue that current guidelines on its use are unsuitable for hospices, but Claud Regnard and Fiona Randall believe they ensure all patients get the best care