The Covid-19 pandemic has exposed huge problems with the way Do Not Attempt Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (DNACPR) decisions are made, understood and communicated with people with learning disabilities and their families and carers. There have been reports of unlawful blanket decision-making and of DNACPR orders noted without discussion with the people involved.
In this webinar, we will focus on some of the questions that have been raised over the past year. What exactly is DNACPR? Why are the terms DNR or DNAR unhelpful, confusing and potentially dangerous? In what circumstances is CPR not a good option, and DNACPR therefore appropriate? How should those decisions be made? Who should be involved? What if the person lacks capacity for a DNACPR decision – how can we make decisions based on best interest?
We will hear people’s experiences with DNACPR decisions.
Speakers: Dr Claud Regnard (Honorary Consultant in Palliative Medicine), Dr Kathryn Mannix (Palliative Care Physician & author) and Baroness Ilora Finlay (chair of the National Mental Capacity Forum).
We will also hear the personal experiences and views of Muireann Ní Riain (Acute Liaison Nurse for Learning Disability), Sharon Prowse (manager of a learning disability service), and Terry Barlett & Luise DeLarua (people with lived experience of learning disability).