#DNACPR

Martin J Keatings

MartinJKeatings

When the medical director of NHS Fife says there's no policy of DNR/DNACPR for Covid 19 patients, had it been any other health board, i'd probably believe it, but not

Bronwyn Woodburn

BronwynW00dburn

Every day there are rumours on the internet about #DNACPR / #DNAR / #DNR here is some more accurate info:- DNACPR is a CLINICAL decision, it is not the decision

Compassion in Dying

We listened to the experiences of the people we support on #DNACPR decisions before and during the pandemic.What was clear was that people's experiences varied greatly. We've identified 5 steps

Compassion in Dying

There is a lot of confusion out there at the moment with #DNACPR.This is a thread on #DNACPR #DNAR #DNR highlighting what we’re hearing from people getting in touch with

since it's trending it's important to understand what "Do Not Resuscitate" means especially as we may have to have this conversation with doctors in the future for our relatives or

Compassion in Dying

Yet another experience of #DNACPR forms we want to share this week as part of #WhatPeopleTellUs.The media loves to report on stories concerning DNACPR forms - but sadly, they are

Dr. Farbod FRCEM

A short thread on a medical term that is really important for the public to understand.DNACPR/DNR/NFRPlease #medtwitter feel free to add to/embellish as needed.Let's start:Do Not Attempt CardioPulmonary Resuscitation: Firstly

DNACPR does not mean "euthanise". (6/29) DNACPR does not mean "do not attempt – " :- hospital admission- fluids- antibiotics- oxygen- treatment in an intensive care or high dependency unit

A thread on DNACPR (Do Not Attempt Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation). (1/29) My credentials are these:I've been a doctor since 2012. I am a specialist registrar in Acute Medicine, and like most

Dr Gordon Caldwell

Having difficulty talking with your patient whilst you are in #PPE?http://www.cardmedic.com from @CardMedic #Covid19 Amazing facility developed in 3 days! #Covid19 communications flash cards in 8 languages, text with audioThis

Older relative with end stage heart failure in nursing homeHas Advance care plan+Community DNACPR+Anticipatory drugs+Power of attourney in placeDeteriorated overnight. GP OOH remotely advised care home to ring 999 and

This is a common misconception. Doctors should discuss DNACPR with patients wherever possible, but the decision rests with doctors.Where CPR wouldn't work it shouldn't be offered, and patients don't have

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NEW: following our statement on #Covid19 & #disabled people's human rights last Friday, @NHSEngland has issued a system-wide communication 'Maintaining standards and quality of care in pressurised circumstances" https://www.england.n

DNACPR: a personal illustration. I see a lot of terribly worried and anxious people on social media, and so many misconceptions DNR decision making. I want to share a story

Nitin Arora #WearAMask

Unlike many of my Twitter colleagues, I think there should be a public inquiry. Which should focus on1. Pandemic planning2. ICU bed provision3. Numbers of ICU nurses and Drs being