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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

Covid-19: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

Tuesday 13 April 2021 · 2 questions

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At a glance

Answered 0 Partly answered 2 Not answered 0

Key points

  • The Care Quality Commission reviewed how do not attempt cardiopulmonary resuscitation decisions were made during the covid-19 pandemic.
  • The Minister thanked Karin Smyth for her question and acknowledged the importance of public awareness.
  • A public-facing message has been posted on the nhs.uk website to inform the public about DNACPR decisions and processes.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Karin Smyth Lab Bristol South
NHS
Context

The question is prompted by concerns about the use and application of DNACPR decisions during the pandemic.

Question

What assessment he has made of the use of do not attempt cardiopulmonary resuscitation orders during the covid-19 outbreak?

Answer from Nadine Dorries

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.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Did not provide specific details about the assessment or any findings from it.

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Q2 Karin Smyth Lab Bristol South
NHS
Context

Concerned about the shockingly reported inappropriate application of DNACPR decisions during the pandemic.

Question

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?

Answer from Nadine Dorries

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.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Did not commit specifically to involving groups such as Compassion in Dying, Marie Curie and Hospice UK.

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