2. European Resuscitation Council Guidelines 2021: Ethics of resuscitation and end of life decisions

What is the core ethical intervention recommended for resuscitation decisions?

True or False: CPR should be offered in all cases regardless of patient prognosis.

When should advance care planning be offered to a patient?

True or False: Clinicians should offer slow codes as a strategy for managing resuscitation decisions.

What is a major communication intervention recommended for end-of-life discussions?

What is a key consideration when deciding to withhold CPR?

True or False: It is ethical to deny CPR based solely on a patient’s age during a pandemic.

What is the guideline’s stance on family presence during resuscitation?

What is the ethical guideline on handling CPR decisions in a resource-limited context like a pandemic?

What role does advance care planning play in the decision to withhold life-sustaining treatment?

True or False: Advance directives should always be followed regardless of new circumstances.

How should healthcare professionals handle the DNACPR decision?

Which of the following should not be used as the sole criterion for CPR termination?

True or False: Clinicians should always continue CPR regardless of the patient’s status or medical history.

What is the ethical guideline for handling organ donation after cardiac arrest?