title: Rapid response systems supporting end of life care: time for a new approach.
abstract: Rapid response systems have been implemented worldwide to support management of deteriorating patients outwith critical care units, and are increasingly required to support end of life care. These challenges require a new approach to supporting staff involved in do not attempt cardiopulmonary resuscitation decisions.
authors.affiliation: Senior Nurse, Patient Emergency Response and Resuscitation Team (PERRT); Co-Chair Talking DNACPR Project Management Board, PERRT office, University College Hospital, London NW1 2BU.
authors.forename: Jillian
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Hartin
authors.affiliation: Programme Director, Talking DNACPR, University College London Hospitals; Consultant, North and East London Commissioning Support Unit, London.
authors.forename: Judy
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Walker
mesh_terms: D016887:Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation; D003142:Communication; D006323:Heart Arrest / Q000628:therapy*; D057209:Hospital Rapid Response Team; D006801:Humans; D016414:Resuscitation Orders; D013727:Terminal Care