To Code or Not to Code: That is the Question

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There is great deficiency in dealing with end of life care, patients and families understanding of CODE situations. Many physicians have resistance to discuss code status with patients and families. Students and residents are not taught how to address. The problem is present in office and hospital situations. Education for doctors and families regarding consequences of coding patients needs to be advanced. We need to be empathetic and realistic when medical situations present difficult decisions for physicians, medical staff, families, and patients.

Upon completion of this presentation, participants will be able to:

1. Discuss ethical issues associated with codes, advanced directives
2. Become familiar with ways to address end-of-life care with patients and families.
3. Understand how to review codes, DNR, limited DNR and full code.
4. Discuss what really happens during a code with patient and family
5. Discuss expectations and review survivability of coding
6. Review CPR and associated beneficence, nonmaleficence

Statement of Accreditation
The Texas Osteopathic Medical Association (TOMA) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians. TOMA designates is program for a maximum of 1 AOA Category 1-A credits and will report CME credits commensurate with the extent of the physician’s participation in this activity.

Grievance Policy
All grievances may be directed to TOMA's Executive Director at toma@txosteo.org. All grievances will receive an initial response within 30 days of receipt.  If the participant does not receive a satisfactory response, they can submit a complaint to the Bureau of Osteopathic Education of the AOA at 142 East Ontario Street, Chicago, IL 60611.