Atletico Madrid’s medical staff forced to RESUSCITATE Moussa Dembele

Atletico Madrid’s medical staff forced to RESUSCITATE Moussa Dembele after he fainted during training… before former Celtic striker drives home with incident put down to low blood pressure Moussa Dembele fainted and appeared to lose consciousness during training The former Lyon striker was filmed stretching out before falling to the ground Atletico’s medical staff spent … Read more

Atletico Madrid’s medical staff forced to RESUSCITATE Moussa Dembele

Atletico Madrid’s medical staff forced to RESUSCITATE Moussa Dembele after the striker fainted during training… before incident is put down to low blood pressure Moussa Dembele fainted and appeared to lose consciousness during training The former Lyon striker was filmed stretching out before falling to the ground Atletico’s medical staff spent several minutes trying to … Read more

SUE REID: I found chilling Do Not Resuscitate note hidden in my darling’s medical records

The day my partner Nigel came home from hospital last May, the doctors promised he was going to live.  Not years, perhaps, but enough precious time to enjoy our summer garden while getting to know his new granddaughter, Cosima. Instead, politely and with grace, he died on our sofa 36 hours later. He was desperately … Read more

SUE REID: I found chilling Do Not Resuscitate note hidden in my darling’s medical records

The day my partner Nigel came home from hospital last May, the doctors promised he was going to live.  Not years, perhaps, but enough precious time to enjoy our summer garden while getting to know his new granddaughter, Cosima. Instead, politely and with grace, he died on our sofa 36 hours later. He was desperately … Read more

Care homes put ‘illegal’ Do Not Resuscitate orders on patients

Britain’s DNR shame: Care homes put ‘illegal’ do not resuscitate orders on patients without the consent of them or families, damning CQC probe finds Care Quality Commission (CQC) fears some of the orders may still be in place Some care homes delayed calling ambulances because they were in place Commission said it was ‘unacceptable’ for … Read more

Elderly patients are still given ‘Do Not Resuscitate’ orders against their or their families’ wishes

A knock on the door was the first time Lucy Jeal realised the National Health Service had plans for her death. She had just enjoyed an early lunch of two lamb chops and roast potatoes when she was disturbed by the unexpected visitor soon after midday. She got up from her favourite chair to let … Read more

Elderly patients are still given ‘Do Not Resuscitate’ orders against their or their families’ wishes

A knock on the door was the first time Lucy Jeal realised the National Health Service had plans for her death. She had just enjoyed an early lunch of two lamb chops and roast potatoes when she was disturbed by the unexpected visitor soon after midday. She got up from her favourite chair to let … Read more

Coronavirus UK: CQC will probe use of ‘do not resuscitate’ orders in care homes

The use of do not attempt resuscitation orders will be reviewed by health regulators after it emerged some care homes have blanket policies in place covering residents. Doctors told care home managers to apply the orders to many residents at once during the start of the coronavirus pandemic in March without proper consultation. This meant … Read more

NHS told care homes to put ‘do not resuscitate’ orders on ALL residents at height of Covid crisis

NHS managers told care homes to put blanket ‘do not resuscitate’ orders on ALL residents at height of Covid crisis, report shows Professor Alison Leary MBE authored the report on DNR orders in care homes One in 10 care home staff were told to change DNR orders for their residents Professor Leary is now calling … Read more

NHS told care homes to put ‘do not resuscitate’ orders on ALL residents at height of Covid crisis

NHS managers told care homes to put blanket ‘do not resuscitate’ orders on ALL residents at height of Covid crisis, report shows Professor Alison Leary MBE authored the report on DNR orders in care homes One in 10 care home staff were told to change DNR orders for their residents Professor Leary is now calling … Read more