Question

A 60 year old man with known metastatic pancreatic cancer expresses a clear wish not to be resuscitated in the event of a cardiac arrest. He has full decision making capacity. According to GMC and Resuscitation Council guidance, what is the most appropriate course of action?

Accepted Answer

Discuss his wishes, document a Do Not Attempt Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation decision in the notes and ensure the multidisciplinary team are aware

Answer

Ignore his wishes because resuscitation is always attempted

Answer

Tell him that relatives must agree before any DNACPR decision is made

Answer

Ask him to put his wishes in a will but make no clinical record

Answer

Apply a blanket DNACPR to all patients with cancer on the ward

Practice question

A 60 year old man with known metastatic pancreatic cancer expresses a clear wish not to be resuscitated in the event of a cardiac arrest. He has full decision making capacity. According to GMC and Resuscitation Council guidance, what is the most appropriate course of action?