Extract from Westminster Hall debate on Do Not Attempt Resuscitation Orders: Guidelines - July 21

Thursday, 22 July 2021 08:21

The Minister for Patient Safety, Suicide Prevention and Mental Health (Ms Nadine Dorries):...There is already commendable joint guidance for clinicians on DNACPRs from the British Medical Association, the Resuscitation Council UK and the Royal College of Nursing That guidance reflects that the agreement to a DNACPR is an individual decision and should involve the person concerned or, where the person lacks capacity, their families, carers, guardians and other legally recognised advocates......Request free trial