Question

A 78-year-old man with multiple comorbidities, including severe COPD and heart failure, is admitted with pneumonia. After discussion with the multidisciplinary team and the patient, a decision is made not to attempt CPR in the event of cardiac arrest. What is the most appropriate documentation and communication?

Accepted Answer

Complete a DNACPR form, record the rationale in the medical notes and inform the patient and relevant staff

Answer

Record the decision only in your personal notes and tell no-one else

Answer

Rely on verbal handover only with no written record

Answer

Apply DNACPR automatically to all older patients

Answer

Ask the family to sign a DNACPR consent form

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