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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.
Resource 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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Press releases
Resource 30 August 2018

The role of Ambulance Trusts in respecting people’s end-of-life wishes

Findings from a Freedom of Information request.
Resource 1 October 2018

Advance care planning in general practice – does policy match reality?

Findings from a Freedom of Information request to Clinical Commissioning Groups.
Resource 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.
Resource 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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