October 16, 2024

Covid inquiry told of trust do-not-resuscitate rule

At least one NHS trust put in place a blanket “do-not-resuscitate” order for sick patients in the pandemic, the Covid inquiry has heard.

It would mean individuals were considered ineligible for potentially lifesaving CPR, solely on the basis of age or disability, without being individually assessed.

Read more – BBC Health (10/10/24)

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