Respect form says something uselessly vague like ‘Plans for a Future Emergency’ A fractured RIGHT wrist in a frail person living alone is a common emergency, is that what the form is for?
Why not be frank
‘What I want done if I am found dying’
@DrMarkTaubert @hospicedoctor
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Replying to @doctorcaldwell @katemasters67 and
It’s such a relief to get support from you bright intelligent compassionate human beings. Sometimes I wonder if it is me lost my reason and that
@ResusCouncilUK@gmcuk@nmcnews have everything correct balanced human and sensible about End of Life & Dying I do try to Respect them1 reply 0 retweets 6 likes -
Replying to @doctorcaldwell @katemasters67 and
Yes,I completely agree that I want something along those lines. Having had a conversation with GP about DNACPR this week I realize the acute limitations this imposes
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Replying to @Jennife10651535 @doctorcaldwell and
What kind of limitations?
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Replying to @katemasters67 @doctorcaldwell and
That a DNACPR made in a GP's surgery won't be available to EM medics
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Replying to @Jennife10651535 @doctorcaldwell and
Yes that’s a major problem. The patient has to own this process, making sure that it’s available to anyone who may need it. Most common place for them to look is the fridge.
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Replying to @katemasters67 @doctorcaldwell and
Still needs modification if collapse is outside the home
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Replying to @Jennife10651535 @doctorcaldwell and
Gordon’s been suggesting a medic alert style bracelet for a while.. it is very wrong that the concentration is on saving life re CPR, not protecting people who should not receive it. Even kids are being taught CPR (but not when not to use it)
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Replying to @katemasters67 @Jennife10651535 and
How long before somebody takes a paramedic (or even a schoolchild now) to court for assault? Is there not an argument that once formally refused, CPR should be treated like any other unconsented medical procedure? It's at least a variation on a theme.
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Replying to @C7RKY @Jennife10651535 and
I think there’s something called a Good Samaritan law that protects the public, not so sure about medics..probably falls under the wide ranging guidance there is about emergency situations and protecting life. There’s also ‘acting in good faith’ to cover most things.
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Hmmm. Imagine them trying the same experiment with kids for law & order. Issue them all with a tasers and claim they're just good samaritans acting in good faith to prevent crime every time the zap somebody. Doesn't sound so positive when applied to other areas of life.
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