Overview of variation in type of local DNACPR policies by Trust type
| Policy type item | Acute Trusts (n=26), n (%) | Community Trusts (n=12), n (%) | AS Trusts (n=10), n (%) | Total, n=48, n (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type of document | ||||
| Policy | 22 (85) | 12 (100) | 7 (70) | 41 (85) |
| Procedure | 2 (8) | 0 | 1 (10) | 3 (6) |
| Guideline | 2 (8) | 0 | 2 (20) | 4 (8) |
| Terminology | ||||
| DNAR | 6 (23) | 3 (25) | 3 (30) | 12 (25) |
| DNACPR | 16 (62) | 8 (67) | 7 (70) | 31 (65) |
| Not for CPR | 3 (12) | 0 | 0 | 3 (6) |
| AND | 1 (4) | 2 (17)* | 0 | 3 (6) |
| Visibility | ||||
| Stand alone | 21 (81) | 9 (75) | 3 (30) | 33 (69) |
| Integrated into resuscitation policy | 5 (19) | 3 (25) | 3 (30) | 11 (23) |
| Mentioned in other policies | 0 | 0 | 4 (40) | 4 (8) |
| Coverage | ||||
| Local | 23 (88) | 9 (75) | 8 (80) | 40 (83) |
| Regional | 3 (12) | 3 (25) | 2 (20) | 8 (17) |
*Column does not add up to 12 because one Trust consciously and consistently referred to DNACPR/AND throughout the policy.
AND, allow natural death; AS, Ambulance service; CPR, cardiopulmonary resuscitation; DNACPR, do not attempt cardiopulmonary resuscitation; DNAR, do not attempt resuscitation.