Families Allowed to Witness CPR Felt Better, Had Fewer Regrets Should family members be allowed, or even encouraged, to witness the health care team's attempts to revive their family member with CPR after a cardiac arrest? In the interests of openness and transparency, many have argued "yes," with the thought that witnessing the heroic efforts to forestall death will help surviving members accept and cope with the loss. But allowing family members to witness a "code blue" may make the job more difficult or stressful for those delivering care, create legal risk if a mistake is made, or