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Press release
8 October 2018
Jersey implements its first mental capacity legislation, adopting charity’s Advance Decision form
The States of Jersey have implemented the first mental capacity legislation of its kind on the island.
Press release
4 June 2020
Life-sustaining treatment to be withdrawn from 34 year-old Barnsley man in ICU, judge ruled yesterday
A judge has ruled that life-sustaining treatment should be withdrawn from a 34 year-old critically ill Barnsley man, in accordance with his wishes.
Press release
18 March 2021
Do Not Attempt Resuscitation decisions: DNR queries to charity more than doubled in 2020, with majority seeking protection from CPR
New Compassion in Dying research released as CQC publishes review into use of DNRs during pandemic.
Press release
2 December 2021
Compassion in Dying responds to the Scottish Public Services Ombudsman’s (SPSO) report on failure to discuss DNACPR decision with family of patient
We welcome the SPSO’s recommendations, which rightly stress the importance of following proper procedures for discussing and documenting DNACPR decisions.
Press release
14 March 2024
DNACPR decisions: vital part of end-of-life care but communication failures undermine older people’s trust in NHS, new research finds
DNACPR decisions are an essential part of end-of-life care but new research shows older people face unacceptable failures in how they are communicated.
Press release
3 September 2015
One in five dying patients receive treatment they would not want
Ground-breaking research published today revealed that one in five dying patients receive treatment their friends and family say they would not have wanted, with almost half (47%) feeling their loved one had a bad death.
Press release
4 July 2017
Response to Adult Inpatient Survey
The finding that 44% of patients did not feel involved in decisions about their treatment is troubling
Press release
20 September 2017
Compassion in Dying responds to judgment on M’s case
Today’s judgment is a helpful step towards a clearer, more person-centred view of end-of-life care
Press release
13 June 2018
Statement in response to news that investigations into LPAs are on the rise
New figures released by the Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) revealed there were 1,729 investigations into misuse last year
Press release
27 March 2020
Judge rules man should continue receiving life-prolonging treatment – against his wishes, says family
A judge has handed down a decision denying permission for artificial nutrition and hydration to be withdrawn from a 79-year-old man.
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