Couple not told about 'DNR' medical form
Family says they're furious after discovering a medical note in their mother's file instructing doctors NOT to resuscitate her.
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Family's 'fury' at hospital order not to resuscitate
Barbara and Peter Nuttal were visiting Barbara's mother in her nursing home, when they were told a medical note had been discovered in her file informing doctors and nurses NOT to resuscitate her if she had a heart attack or stopped breathing.
It was the first time the family knew anything about the medical order. Tanya Mercer reports.
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Hospital apologises after issuing 'Do not resuscitate' order
– Weston Area Health NHS Trust StatementWe would like to apologise to Mrs Mather and her family for any distress which may have been caused by their reading of this Do Not Resuscitate form.** **
The form was not filled in correctly or completely and falls well below the standard which we would expect to be applied, given the very sensitive nature of this issue
Family discover 'no resuscitation' medical note
A family from Weston-super-Mare say they're furious after they discovered a medical note in their mother's file instructing doctors NOT to resuscitate her. Peter and Barbara Nuttal were not informed of the decision and no discussion was had with their mother.
Weston General Hospital, which issued the order, has apologised.
See our exclusive full report on The Westcountry Tonight, ITV1, at 6pm.
Family 'furious' at hospital order 'not to resuscitate.'
A family from Weston-super-Mare say they're furious after they discovered a medical note in their mother's file instructing doctors NOT to resuscitate her. Peter and Barbara Nuttal were not informed of the decision and no discussion was had with their mother.
Weston General Hospital, which issued the order, has apologised.
See our exclusive full story on The Westcountry Tonight, ITV1, at 6pm.
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Around 1 in 5 patients said they had drunk up to 50 units of alcohol before coming in to the emergency department.
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