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Letters Improving DNACPR processes

Discussion of DNACPR processes in medical education would improve practice

BMJ 2021; 373 doi: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.n1045 (Published 21 April 2021) Cite this as: BMJ 2021;373:n1045
  1. Angelica Sharma, academic foundation year 1 doctor1,
  2. Arun Sharma, urologist2
  1. 1Northwick Park Hospital, Harrow HA1 3UJ, UK
  2. 2Watford General Hospital, Watford, UK
  1. angelica.sharma{at}nhs.net

Do not attempt cardiopulmonary resuscitation (DNACPR) decisions are a vital component of medical care.1 General Medical Council guidelines state that doctors have a duty to consult patients regarding this decision unless such discussion is thought to cause physical or psychological harm.2

Consultants and seniors hold responsibility for overseeing discussions and documentation. It’s usually junior doctors—including foundation year 1s (FY1s)—who …

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