This is called a DNACPR (do not attempt cardiopulmonary resuscitation) order, often shortened to a DNR or DNAR. This is a difficult decision, and the medical professionals involved should never take ...
The use of do-not-attempt-resuscitate (DNAR) orders is to be reviewed after a number were wrongly applied in care homes at the start of the pandemic. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) will ...
During the pandemic, several reports surfaced over the alleged inappropriate application of do not attempt resuscitation (DNAR) orders on elderly people and patients with learning disabilities.