Overview of adoption of RC (UK) DNACPR forms and type of form by acute, community and AS Trusts
| Acute Trusts (n=26), n (%) | Community Trusts (n=12), n (%) | AS Trusts (n=10), n (%) | Total, n=48, n (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DNACPR form | ||||
| RC (UK) | 2 (7.8) | 3 (25) | 0 | 5 (10.4) |
| Modified | 4 (15.4) | 3 (25) | 1 (10) | 8 (16.7) |
| Bespoke | 16 (61.5) | 4 (33.3) | 4 (40) | 24 (50) |
| Form not sent | 4 (15.4) | 2 (16.6) | 5 (50) | 11 (22.9) |
| Type of form* | ||||
| Paper | 24 (92.3) | 10 (83.3) | 5 (50) | 39 (81.3) |
| Electronic | 1 (3.8) | 0 | 0 | 1 (2.1) |
| Both | 1 (3.8) | 2 (16.6) | 0 | 3 (6.3) |
*Insufficient information was available in policies from 5 Trusts for this question. AS, ambulance service; DNACPR, do not attempt cardiopulmonary resuscitation; RC (UK), Resuscitation Council (UK).