uk-fficm MCQ (SBA): DNACPR

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ModerateEthics & End of LifeDNACPRuk-fficm

A 68-year-old woman on ICU is deteriorating from multi-organ failure secondary to metastatic pancreatic cancer. She was admitted for a trial of ICU care. After 5 days, the team and family agree that continued ICU treatment is not in her best interests and a palliative approach is appropriate. Her son asks whether the DNACPR decision requires family consent. What is the correct response?

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