Decision Making in the moment

Beyond the Sirens by The End of Life Partnership Ltd

Episode notes

In many cases information such as DNACPR is not there, and information needs to be gathered in a short space of time and a decision made in the moment. We cover in this episode:

  • Natural Dying v DNACPR
  • EPACC explained
  • ACP
  • What to do in the absence of any source of information
  • Case Studies

Rob Whelan Paramedic

A paramedic since 2012 and working as a community specialist paramedic for 3 years. Rob has a particular interest in lower acuity care and developing alternatives to transport pathways. He is the NWAS lead for virtual frailty wards in Cheshire and Merseyside, and has worked with urgent community response teams across CAM to improve care for older people.

Kieran Potts Paramedic

Kieran qualified as a Paramedic in 2011 and has hel ... 

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Keywords
Palliative CareEducationParamedicEnd of Life CareEnd of LifeDNACPRACPAdvance Care PlanningEPaCCs