Preparing for end-of-life: learning from Do Not Attempt Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation decision-making during COVID-19

Louise Robinson; Iain Lawrie; Jake Hard; Tom Hewson; Daisy Shaw; Will Shaw; Jenny Shaw

doi:10.1093/postmj/qgad020

Preparing for end-of-life: learning from Do Not Attempt Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation decision-making during COVID-19

Louise Robinson, Iain Lawrie, Jake Hard, Tom Hewson, Daisy Shaw, Will Shaw, Jenny Shaw

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Abstract

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Do Not Attempt Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (DNACPR) decisions were made differently. This included more prominent roles for specialties such as psychiatry and doctors in training. Concerns about inappropriate DNAR decisions led to anxiety for doctors, patients and the public. Positive outcomes may have included earlier and better-quality end-of life-discussions. However, COVID-19 exposed the need for support, training and guidance in this area for all doctors. It also highlighted the importance of effective public education about advanced care planning.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	516-519
Number of pages	4
Journal	Postgraduate medical journal
Volume	99
Issue number	1172
Early online date	11 Mar 2023
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1093/postmj/qgad020
Publication status	Published - 15 Jun 2023

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COVID-19
health policy
medical education and training
palliative care
psychiatry

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