We listened to the experiences of the people we support on #DNACPR decisions before and during the pandemic.

What was clear was that people& #39;s experiences varied greatly.

We& #39;ve identified 5 steps to help ensure DNACPR decision-making is person-centred:

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1. Healthcare professionals need clear, accessible tools, information, guidance and training to enable them to explain what CPR is and why it may cause more harm than good for a particular person.

2. #ImportantConversations about what matters to a person, including CPR decisions, should be everyone’s responsibility in healthcare and must take place at the earliest possible opportunity.

3. There is an urgent need for better public understanding of what CPR is, how CPR decisions are made, and the fact that a #DNACPR decision only applies to CPR.

4. Record-keeping & info sharing must be improved.

When a decision about CPR is made, it must be made available across health & care settings to prevent inappropriate resuscitation attempts, delays accessing appropriate care and treatment, and people suffering traumatic deaths.

5. Discussions about CPR must not take place in isolation from a person’s wider priorities and wishes.

Most importantly, the voices of individuals must remain at the heart of conversations.

The lessons learnt from coronavirus can & should be seen as a catalyst to forge a more compassionate, personalised approach to care and decision-making at the end of life.

#TalkEndOfLifeCare