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Recommendation 56

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Although there was never national NHS guidance to apply “Do not attempt CPR” (DNACPR) notices...

Conclusion
Although there was never national NHS guidance to apply “Do not attempt CPR” (DNACPR) notices to people with learning disabilities, there have been widespread concerns that there were cases in which they have been issued inappropriately during the pandemic.
Paragraph Reference: 334
Government Response

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