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Do not resuscitate (DNR) forms and CPR decisions
DNR forms are used by doctors to communicate that a decision has been made not to attempt CPR.
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18 March 2021
DNACPR decisions before and during the Coronavirus pandemic – what we’ve learned
This report looks at people’s experiences of DNACPR decisions during and before the Coronavirus pandemic.
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Living will (advance decision)
A living will is a form which lets you refuse any medical treatments that you do not want to be given in the future.
Blog
11 December 2015
Medical treatment and patient’s rights – recent legal cases
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30 August 2018
The role of Ambulance Trusts in respecting people’s end-of-life wishes
Findings from a Freedom of Information request.
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1 October 2018
Advance care planning in general practice – does policy match reality?
Findings from a Freedom of Information request to Clinical Commissioning Groups.
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1 September 2022
Electronic end-of-life records – what people need
A lack of adequate systems to share end-of-life wishes causes anxiety and poor experiences at the end of life. This report proposes an overhaul of electronic records and sets out what people need them to do.
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Planning ahead
Not sure where to start? Try our simple guide to planning ahead to help you choose what’s right for you.
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7 August 2019
Advance decisions – uncovering what GPs need
This research reveals that GPs lack sufficient awareness and understanding of advance decisions (living wills), with potentially damaging consequences for patients.
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