Table 4 Those who Portuguese intensivists involve and think should be involved in 'do-not-resuscitate' orders, and decisions to withhold/withdraw treatment
DNR | Withhold | Withdraw | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Are involved (n [%]) | Should be involved (n [%]) | Are involved (n [%]) | Should be involved (n [%]) | Are involved (n [%]) | Should be involved (n [%]) | |
Medical group | 168 (96.0) | 168 (96.0) | 172 (98.3) | 167 (95.4) | 167 (95.4) | 166 (94.9) |
Nursing staff | 26 (14.9) | 62 (35.4) | 22 (12.6) | 46 (26.3) | 23 (12.6) | 48 (27.4) |
Patient, if competent | 16 (9.1) | 75 (42.9) | 16 (9.1) | 67 (38.3) | 16 (9.1) | 62 (35.4) |
Patient's relatives | 15 (8.6) | 51 (29.1) | 19 (10.9) | 45 (25.7) | 15 (8.6) | 54 (30.9) |
Patient/relatives only | 0 (0.0) | 5 (2.9) | 0 (0.0) | 4 (2.3) | 2 (1.1) | 5 (2.9) |
Only the doctor on duty | 13 (7.4) | 7 (4.0) | 8 (4.6) | 8 (4.6) | 0 (0.0) | 4 (2.3) |
Only the medical group | 129 (73.7) | 76 (43.4) | 131 (74.9) | 83 (47.4) | 129 (73.7) | 79 (45.1) |