APPLICABILITY OF THE CONCEPT OF ‘DO NOT ATTEMPT RESUSCITATION’ IN THE
EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
Abstract
Introduction : The issue of Do Not Attempt Resuscitation (DNAR), which
is still being debated all over the world, is extremely complex and has
not yet been discussed extensively in our country. Our aim in this
study; to determine the place of DNAR in emergency services and the
applicability of DNAR concept. Materials and Methods: This study was
designed as a cross-sectional survey in Turkey. The questions were
designed to examine physicians’ approaches to the concept of DNAR,
whether they apply this concept and why. Results: A total of 246
physicians were reached. Sixty-nine physicians (30%) stated that they
used DNAR in practice and metastatic terminal stage malignancy patients
were found to be the most accepted DNAR group. There was a statistically
significant difference between physicians’ anxiety about physical
violence. Discussion: In order to increase the quality of CPR, patients
should be well analyzed. The applicability of the concept of DNAR in our
country is not legally possible. However, this situation does not
prevent the emergence of patients who will not benefit from treatment in
the clinic. Conclusion: It is best to establish a committee on DNAR and
redefine the legal rules within certain norms.