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. 2013 Sep 4;8(9):e70977. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0070977

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.