.@ResusCouncilUK This seems to go beyond just DNACPR, into other treatments? But where is pt signature to consent to those other treatments?
@JFr4ser @ResusCouncilUK I know more about consent than this area of medicine, tbh. Trying to grasp the specifics as they apply here.
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@C7RKY@ResusCouncilUK < oxygen, fluids, escalating to HDU, central venous line, non-invasive ventilation, inotropic drugs, ITU ventilation> -
@C7RKY@ResusCouncilUK < from what would be offered what would be acceptable to them. Even with no co-morbidity I could refuse any of those -
@JFr4ser@ResusCouncilUK They can only select from options they get told about though. What do you mean by 'I could refuse any of those'? -
@C7RKY@ResusCouncilUK You have the right to say no to anything offered. If I was so determined that I didn't want any treatment so be it -
@JFr4ser@ResusCouncilUK Got you. TY. Back to our earlier chat re only offereing perceived best option then? Pt must know options, to choose -
@C7RKY@ResusCouncilUK treatment offered is evidence based and along professional practice guidelines. Can't offer ineffective treatments -
@JFr4ser@ResusCouncilUK There are thousands of evidence based treatments available. But nobody gets to do ANY of them without pt's consent. -
@C7RKY@ResusCouncilUK And this is no different. Can I give you non-invasive ventilation - yes or no. Can I do laparotomy - yes or no - 7 more replies
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@C7RKY@ResusCouncilUK My understanding would be this might not help is - Standard treatment for pt with chest infection - antibiotics > -
@C7RKY@ResusCouncilUK < kidney support, CPR. That would be for previously fit & well no co-morbidity and still may not survive. With >
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