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Press release
9 July 2013
Compassion in Dying calls for formal training for all working in emergency and end of life care on the remit of DNARs and treatment refusal
People facing the end of their lives must be confident that their wishes will be respected in their final moments, and this sad case shows that we are a long way from this being a reality in some cases.
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
29 May 2020
Compassion in Dying backs DNACPR legal challenge to Health Secretary
Compassion in Dying announces its support for Kate Masters’ legal challenge to the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care over the lack of national guidance on Do Not Attempt Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation decisions during the coronavirus pandemic.
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
12 December 2018
Clinically Assisted Nutrition and Hydration: New guidance for doctors
The British Medical Association and the Royal College of Physicians have developed new guidance on Clinically Assisted Nutrition and Hydration which is published today.
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A judge has handed down a decision denying permission for artificial nutrition and hydration to be withdrawn from a 79-year-old man.
Press release
29 August 2020
Compassion in Dying joins calls for inquiry into blanket DNR orders during pandemic
Compassion in Dying today (Saturday 29 August 2020) joins calls for an inquiry into the use of Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) orders during the coronavirus pandemic.
Press release
31 August 2018
Postcode lottery revealed in Ambulance Trusts’ approach to advance care plans
A report has revealed that Ambulance Trusts across the UK vary significantly in their policies and practices regarding advance care planning documentation
Press release
8 September 2021
Plea to record end-of-life wishes, after dispute over life-prolonging treatment of woman left brain-damaged from Covid
Without a clear record of your wishes, these important decisions will fall to doctors who may not know you and who may disagree with your loved ones about what is in your best interests.
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