Table 5. Rating of Severity of Harms using the NCC MERP Index in DNACPR and UFTO groups.
Group | Total | ||
Severity | DNACPR | UFTO | |
E | 17 | 15 | 32 |
F | 30 | 25 | 55 |
G | 1 | 0 | 1 |
H | 1 | 0 | 1 |
I | 22 | 4 | 26 |
Total | 71 | 44 | 115 |
Legend: NCC MERP Index.
Category E: Temporary harm to the patient and required interventionCategory F: Temporary harm to the patient and required initial or prolonged hospitalisation.
Category G: Permanent patient harm.
Category H: Intervention required to sustain life.
Category I: Patient death.