Covid-19: Older people pressured into signing DNA-CPR forms

Older people advocates and charities have released a joint statement calling out the ‘shameful and unacceptable’ practice of pressuring older and vulnerable people into signing Do Not Attempt (DNA) CPR forms. The statement* said that they were seeing shocking examples where blanket decisions seem to be being made about the care and treatment options that will be available to older and vulnerable people. They said: €œAlongside this, many of the people affected have experienced fear and anxiety, and feel that their lives and wishes do not matter. This is shameful and unacceptable. COVID-19: treatment decisions based on age are ‘morally wrong’ COVID-19: care home