[1] In some jurisdictions, first responders must consult verbally with a physician before officially pronouncing a patient deceased, but once cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is initiated, it must be continued until a physician can pronounce the patient dead.
When presented with a patient, medical professionals are required to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) unless specific conditions are met that allow them to pronounce the patient as deceased.
This list may not be a comprehensive picture of medical practice in all jurisdictions or conditions.
For example, it may not represent the standard of care for patients with terminal diseases such as advanced cancer.
In addition, jurisdictions such as Texas permit withdrawal of medical care from patients who are deemed unlikely to recover.