Amber Care Bundle — SCE Palliative Medicine MCQ
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Correct answer: B — A structured approach for managing hospitalised patients whose recovery is uncertain — facilitating earlier conversations about goals of care, treatment escalation decisions and advance care planning
The AMBER care bundle is not a resuscitation order, chemotherapy protocol, medication set, or fitness assessment. It is a structured communications‑based intervention used in UK hospitals for patients with clinical uncertainty about recovery. It supports daily monitoring, open discussions about prognosis and preferences, documentation of a medical plan including escalation and CPR status, and team agreement—all to facilitate care aligned with patient goals and potential end‑of‑life considerations ([guysandstthomas.nhs.uk](https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/health-information/amber-care-bundle?utm_source=openai)).
Reference: Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust. “AMBER care bundle when recovery is uncertain” (reviewed January 2026); NHS England. “Transforming end of life care in acute hospitals – Route to Success” (2016). https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/health-information/amber-care-bundle