Background: Do-not-resuscitate (DNR) order has been practiced for many years; though it is one of the most commonly misunderstood and misinterpreted orders in medical practice. It has many ethical, legal, geographic, religious and cultural aspects that contribute to this misunderstanding. Objective: To assess the perception amongst the acute specialties who deal with DNR orders. Design: A Cross-Sectional Questionnaire Type Study.
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