Barriers to involving older people in their resuscitation decisions: the primary-secondary care mismatch highlights the potential role of general practitioners

C L Holland; L K Bowker; P K Myint

doi:10.1111/ijcp.12067

Barriers to involving older people in their resuscitation decisions: the primary-secondary care mismatch highlights the potential role of general practitioners

C L Holland, L K Bowker, P K Myint

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Abstract

'Do Not Attempt Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation' (DNACPR) orders are made frequently for older people in hospital. Sensitive anticipatory discussion is encouraged where possible, but usually this does not happen, despite the evidence suggesting that many older patients would like to be involved in such decisions.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	379-384
Number of pages	6
Journal	International Journal of Clinical Practice
Volume	67
Issue number	4
Early online date	24 Mar 2013
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1111/ijcp.12067
Publication status	Published - Apr 2013

Keywords

Adult
Aged
Attitude of Health Personnel
Comprehension
England
Female
General Practitioners
Health Status
Humans
Male
Medical Staff, Hospital
Mental Competency
Middle Aged
Patient Participation
Physician's Role
Physician-Patient Relations
Primary Health Care
Resuscitation Orders
Secondary Care

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Barriers to involving older people in their resuscitation decisions: the primary-secondary care mismatch highlights the potential role of general practitioners

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