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  • Medical Ethics
  • Clinical Decision-Making
  • Healthcare Policy

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  • The absence of a national Do Not Attempt Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (DNACPR) policy creates a guidance gap for clinicians.
  • Previous studies identified concerns regarding the lack of explicit criteria for DNACPR decisions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore clinicians' personal strategies for assessing patients in DNACPR decision-making.
  • To understand the extent to which clinicians value professional autonomy in DNACPR decisions.

Main Methods:

  • Conducted 16 semi-structured interviews with NHS clinicians via video calls.
  • Employed snowball sampling for participant recruitment.
  • Utilized inductive thematic analysis of interview transcripts.

Main Results:

  • Clinicians consider age, frailty, quality of life, and perceived outcomes in DNACPR decisions.
  • Significant variation exists in how these factors are assessed and prioritized.
  • Decisions are often based on individual judgment and local conventions due to lack of standardized guidance.

Conclusions:

  • Physician-level variation in DNACPR decisions highlights the tension between patient needs and the lack of standardized guidance.
  • Case-by-case decision-making allows nuanced judgment but risks inadvertent bias.
  • A national DNACPR policy is recommended to provide a framework while preserving clinical autonomy and ensuring evidence-based practice.