A ReSPECT form only works if people know it exists. (It’s a document that records a person’s wishes about treatment and hospital admission, usually when they’re nearing the end of life or have serious illness.) If someone you love has one, make sure everyone knows, family, carers, neighbours, the care home, the out-of-hours team. These forms aren’t linked across systems, so an ambulance crew or hospital won’t automatically see it or know it exists. In the panic of the moment, it can feel like th

The Journey of a ReSPECT Form