Covid-19 Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation 2021-04-13
2021-04-13
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Q1
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The question is prompted by concerns about the use and application of DNACPR decisions during the pandemic.
What assessment he has made of the use of do not attempt cardiopulmonary resuscitation orders during the covid-19 outbreak?
In October 2020, I commissioned the Care Quality Commission to review how do not attempt cardiopulmonary resuscitation decisions were taken throughout the covid-19 pandemic and whether they had been inappropriately applied. We welcome the CQC report, which was published on 18 March, and we are committed to driving forward delivery of the recommendations through a ministerial oversight group, which I will chair.
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Did not provide specific details about the assessment or any findings from it.
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Q2
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Concerned about the shockingly reported inappropriate application of DNACPR decisions during the pandemic.
Will the Minister commit to a public awareness campaign, including groups such as Compassion in Dying, Marie Curie and Hospice UK, to ensure that patients are fully aware and at the heart of these decisions?
I thank the hon. Lady for her question. That is exactly what we are trying to do at the moment. We have posted a public-facing message on the nhs.uk website, which informs the public about how DNACPR decisions should be taken and the process involved.
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Did not commit specifically to involving groups such as Compassion in Dying, Marie Curie and Hospice UK.
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