Question

An 82-year-old woman with advanced dementia, multiple comorbidities and repeated hospital admissions is deteriorating with pneumonia. She lacks capacity. The team feels that cardiopulmonary resuscitation would not be successful or in her best interests. There is no family. What is the most appropriate action regarding resuscitation decisions?

Accepted Answer

Make a DNACPR decision based on best interests and document the reasoning

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Attempt resuscitation in all cases regardless of prognosis

Answer

Seek a court order for a DNACPR decision in all cases

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Ask nursing staff to decide

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Base the decision solely on resource considerations

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