Setting
District general hospital in UK. Patients are first admitted into acute
medical unit (AMU) which accepts non-selective cases with acute medical
conditions. The unit is open to other specialties input, if required,
including access to intensive care unit (ICU) for severely ill patients.
As a routine practice, a Do Not Attempt Resuscitation (DNAR) form is
usually singed by a senior medical officer after discussion with the
patients and their families.