Inadequate resuscitation documentation in older patients' clinical case notes

Margaret Brown; Ravi Ruberu; Campbell Thompson

doi:10.1111/imj.12328

Inadequate resuscitation documentation in older patients' clinical case notes

Margaret Brown, Ravi Ruberu, Campbell Thompson

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Abstract

This research examined the quality of resuscitation decisions documented in the clinical notes of 99 older patients within 48h of admission. Only 34 had current documentation that was frequently inconsistent and ambiguous, leaving patients at risk of receiving inappropriate and unwanted resuscitation. Clear guidelines with community input to guide the implementation and documentation of end-of-life decisions are essential.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	93-96
Number of pages	4
Journal	Internal Medicine Journal
Volume	44
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1111/imj.12328
Publication status	Published - Jan 2014

Keywords

Advance care directive
Aged care
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Resuscitation order
Terminal care

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