Effective Conversations on Code Status and CPR Recommendations

The chapter covers various types of conversations involved in code status discussions, such as information gathering, shared decision making, and informed consent, emphasizing the importance of tailoring the approach based on the patient's health status and likelihood of benefiting from CPR. It discusses strategies for having these conversations with stable patients overnight, ensuring accurate recording of preferences regarding resuscitative measures. The focus is on engaging in informal bedside conversations with patients to understand their wishes, share medical opinions respectfully, and confirm documented preferences to facilitate decision-making processes.