what acronym best describes when a patient refuses cpr?

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The best acronym to describe when a patient refuses CPR is DNACPR , which stands for "Do Not Attempt Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation." This acronym is also commonly referred to as DNAR (Do Not Attempt Resuscitation) or DNR (Do Not Resuscitate). A DNACPR order means that if a patient's heart or breathing stops, the medical team will not attempt CPR to restart the heart or breathing. This decision can be made by the patient, if they have capacity, or by the healthcare team with or without patient consent depending on circumstances, and it is typically recorded on a special form in the patient's medical records. Importantly, DNACPR refers only to CPR and does not mean that other forms of medical care and treatment will stop.