ReSPECT

On Monday 31 March, the ReSPECT form will replace DNACPR for patients being discharged. ReSPECT (Recommended Summary Plan for Emergency Care and Treatment) forms are designed to provide clear and personalised guidance about a patient’s preferences regarding their treatment and care.

Please share this with your teams, and ensure that from Monday 31 March, patients’ ReSPECT forms are photocopied and added to their notes upon discharge. Please also put up a version of the attached poster in your ward, ideally visible to staff and patients.

ReSPECT will be used at both Bedford Hospital and the L&D. Learn more on the intranet within Resuscitation, and frequently asked questions can be found on the Resuscitation Council UK website. Patients can also be directed to the ReSPECT page on our website.

You can also email ReSPECT representatives at either site:

• Sue Plummer (cross-site)
• Emma Hutt (Bedford)
• Amy Brewster (L&D)