Were Do Not Resuscitate Orders Illegally Placed on Disabled People?

Throughout the pandemic, unlawful do not resuscitate orders (DNRs) were placed upon people in the United Kingdom. Did it unfairly target disabled patients? While being questioned of his mishandling during the early months of the Covid-19 pandemic, Health Secretary Matt Hancock promised to investigate “inappropriate” do not resuscitate (DNR) notices — which were initially revealed … Continue reading Were Do Not Resuscitate Orders Illegally Placed on Disabled People?