Aslı ŞENER, Pınar Hanife KARA, Erden Erol ÜNLÜER
Annals of Clinical and Analytical Medicine - 2026;17(6):533-537
Aim: The issue of Do Not Attempt Resuscitation (DNAR), which is still being debated all over the world, is extremely complex and has not yet been discussed extensively in our country. Our aim in this study is to determine the place of DNAR in emergency services and the applicability of the DNAR concept. Methods: This study was designed as a cross-sectional survey in 2013 in Türkiye. The questions were designed to examine physicians' approaches to the concept of DNAR, whether they apply this concept, and why. Results: A total of 246 physicians were reached. Sixty-nine physicians (30%) stated that they used DNAR in practice, and metastatic terminal stage malignancy patients were found to be the most accepted DNAR group. There was a statistically significant difference between physicians' anxiety about physical violence. Conclusion: In order to increase the quality of CPR, patients should be well analyzed. The applicability of the concept of DNAR in our country is not legally possible. However, this situation does not prevent the emergence of patients who will not benefit from treatment in the clinic. It is best to establish a committee on DNAR and redefine the legal rules within certain norms.
