Question

A 79-year-old man with advanced heart failure, frailty and multiple comorbidities has a DNACPR decision recorded after senior review. His family insist that ‘everything must be done’ including CPR if he arrests. He lacks capacity. What is the most appropriate action?

Accepted Answer

Explain sensitively that CPR will not be attempted as it is not clinically appropriate

Answer

Cancel the DNACPR because the family disagree

Answer

Ask the family to sign a form refusing CPR

Answer

Offer CPR for a limited time only if he arrests

Answer

Offer to transfer him to another hospital that will provide CPR

Practice question

A 79-year-old man with advanced heart failure, frailty and multiple comorbidities has a DNACPR decision recorded after senior review. His family insist that ‘everything must be done’ including CPR if he arrests. He lacks capacity. What is the most appropriate action?