Inquiry begins into blanket use in England of Covid 'do not resuscitate' orders
by Robert Booth Social affairs correspondent from Science | The Guardian on (#59188)
Concerns raised amid fears some elderly people may still be affected by the practice
An urgent investigation into blanket orders not to resuscitate care home residents has been launched amid fears some elderly people may still be affected by the unacceptable" practice.
After Covid-19 cases rose slightly in care homes in England in the last week, with 116 residences handling at least one infection, the Care Quality Commission (CQC) said it was developing the scope of its investigation at pace" and it would cover care homes, primary care and hospitals.
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