18 March 2021 Today, the Care Quality Commission (CQC) publish their report into do not attempt resuscitation (DNAR) decisions during Covid-19. The CQC found worrying variation in people’s experiences of do not attempt cardiopulmonary resuscitation (DNACPR) decisions during the pandemic. While there were some examples of good practice, the CQC also heard from people who were not properly involved in decisions or were unaware that such an important decision about their care had been made. The CQC’s key recommendation is that DNACPR decisions need to be recognised as part of wider conversations about advance care planning and end of life care, and these decisions need to be made in a safe way that protects people’s human rights. The recommendations on DNAR decisions centre around three key themes: Information, training and support A consistent national approach to advance care planning Improved oversight and assurance. You can access the full CQC report, Protect, r…

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