Summary of methodology for patient identification across the five sites
| Croydon University Hospital | Epsom and St Helier NHS Trust | Kingston Hospital | St Georges Hospital | Royal Marsden Hospital | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Care of the Elderly ward | 2 Respiratory wards | Care of the Elderly ward | Respiratory ward | Upper gastro-intestinal Team patients |
| Screening method | Palliative Care Team attendance at MDT | Palliative Care Team attendance at MDT | Palliative Care Team attendance at MDT | Palliative Care Team attendance at MDT | Palliative Care Team attendance at MDT |
| Eligibility criteria | Surprise question (6 months) | Surprise question (6 months) | Surprise question (6 months) | Surprise question (6 months) | Surprise question (12 months) |
| Presence of DNAR order | Presence of DNAR order | Prognostic indicators (GSF) | Presence of DNAR order | ||
| Patient choice | Patient choice | Patient choice | Patient choice |
DNAR, do not attempt resuscitation; GSF, Gold Standards Framework; MDT, multi-disciplinary team.