Question

A 75-year-old man with known metastatic lung cancer is admitted with sepsis from pneumonia. After discussion with the patient and family, a DNACPR is agreed but active treatment is continued. Which of the following statements best reflects good practice?

Accepted Answer

DNACPR applies only to cardiopulmonary resuscitation and does not preclude other active treatments

Answer

DNACPR means antibiotics must not be given

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DNACPR requires withdrawal of all life-prolonging treatments

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DNACPR decisions should never be documented

Answer

DNACPR applies to all future hospital admissions regardless of context

Practice question

A 75-year-old man with known metastatic lung cancer is admitted with sepsis from pneumonia. After discussion with the patient and family, a DNACPR is agreed but active treatment is continued. Which of the following statements best reflects good practice?