Concern over 'do not resuscitate' decisions during pandemic in UK

[mellowyellow]

Individuals' human rights may have been breached in more than 500 cases where "do not resuscitate" decisions were made during the Covid pandemic, the care watchdog for England has said.

Some 508 'do not attempt resuscitation' (DNAR) decisions made since March 2020 were not agreed in discussion with the person or their family, a report found.

An NHS spokesman said decisions should be made in consultation with families…..

https://www.bbc.com/news/health-56435428

 

[Giantsfan1954]

Yes, in this country I had to sign my husbands DNR,after consulting with his doctors.

 

[mellowyellow]

Yes, in this country I had to sign my husbands DNR,after consulting with his doctors.

What country Giantsfan1954

 

[Devi]

===> Yes, it is difficult to understand threads where some posters don't identify where they are. "Here" doesn't do it, as we're all "here".

 

[Murrmurr]

What country Giantsfan1954

Well, a Giants fan so I'd guess the USA, possibly NY area (but not necessarily).

 

[StarSong]

I intentionally do not have a DNR, nor does my husband. When and if the time comes and we think we need it, we'll get it. In the meantime we trust the other or our children to make that decision on our behalf.