ReSPECT: nurses’ step-by-step guide from Resuscitation Council UK

Experts address commonly asked questions about the process for discussing and creating a recommended summary plan for emergency care and treatment

• The ReSPECT process creates recommendations for treatment in a future emergency in which the person is unable to express what is important to them
• How healthcare professionals should undertake a conversation about a plan and who should be included
• The legal implications of a ReSPECT plan, how it differs from an advance decision, and how it may be used to make a decision about a person’s care or treatment

ReSPECT stands for the Recommended Summary Plan for Emergency Care and Treatment – a summary of personalised recommendations for a person's clinical care