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I really cannot think of a single ethnic group where the dress code or cover code outweighs the urgency of resuscitation for a person. Preservation of life is usually the most important factor in many religions. Of course, if the rhesus happens in a very public area, those giving the CPR would try to make sure that things are done as dignified as possible, but this would apply to those who do not have a strict dress code/ cover code as well. I may be wrong Sue Dr Sue Chirico Stroke Coordinator Stroke Unit - Victoria Ward Bedford Hospital Trust Kempston Road Bedford MK42 9DJ Tel 01234 355122 bleep 021 or ext 2208 [log in to unmask] From: Health of minority ethnic communities in the UK [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Reynolds Helen Sent: 25 June 2010 14:47 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Defibrillation and Dignity During a local CPR training session, a debate arose between colleagues regarding whether there could be implications when performing CPR and defibrillation, for patients who abide a strict dress/cover code. During such an emergency, clothes often need to be disturbed or removed, Does anyone hold any views on this subject? Helen Reynolds Senior Dental Health Promotion Officer (B&ME) Dental Health Promotion Directorate of Community Dental Health Liverpool Community Health ________________________________ ********************************************************************************************* www.bedfordhospital.nhs.uk ********************************************************************************************* This email is confidential and privileged. If you are not the intended recipient please accept our apologies. Please do not disclose, copy or distribute information in this email or take any action in reliance on its contents; to do so is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. Please inform us that this email has gone astray before deleting it. Thank you for your co-operation. *********************************************************************************************