Question

A 68-year-old man with advanced COPD and heart failure expresses a clear wish not to be admitted to intensive care or receive invasive ventilation if his condition deteriorates. He has full capacity. What is the most appropriate action?

Accepted Answer

Document an advance care plan and consider a formal advance decision to refuse treatment

Answer

Ignore his wishes because they may change later

Answer

Tell him such decisions are for doctors only

Answer

Ask his family to sign a DNACPR form

Answer

Advise that he must make these decisions with a solicitor present

Practice question

A 68-year-old man with advanced COPD and heart failure expresses a clear wish not to be admitted to intensive care or receive invasive ventilation if his condition deteriorates. He has full capacity. What is the most appropriate action?