FUTURE HOMES: FUSING RESPONSES TO AGEING, SUSTAINABILITY AND DIGITAL INNOVATION IN NEW HOUSING MODELS

Abstract

Background: There have been numerous anecdotal reports from doctors in East Sussex Healthcare Trust (ESHT) about the difficulties in discussing escalation and resuscitation with patients. We feel the wording of Do Not Attempt Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (DNACPR) is negative and detrimental to these discussions. The Gold Standard Framework and the GMC recognise an alternative wording: Allow Natural Death. Our project was looking to change the wording of these forms to Allow Natural Death (Do Not Attempt Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) in an effort to improve this difficult conversation.