Families have slammed the NHS for putting “do not resuscitate” orders on disabled patients without their permission. An investigation by ITV News discovered that numerous UK hospitals have put blanket ‘Do Not Attempt Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation’ (DNR) orders on at least 12 patients with learning disabilities after being ordered to cease the practice five years ago. The Care Quality CommissionContinue reading “NHS Doctors Give Disabled Patients Do-Not-Resuscitate Orders Without Consent”
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She Was Dismissed 20 Times By Her Doctor
According to new NHS guidelines, general practitioners will need to get a second opinion if they are unable to diagnose a patient after three visits. The ‘three strikes and rethink’ system comes into effect across England today with the aim of speeding up diagnoses and cutting avoidable deaths. It comes after worries that an excessiveContinue reading “She Was Dismissed 20 Times By Her Doctor”
BABY BREW RISK Drinking Any Coffee Or Tea Throughout Pregnancy Puts The Well-Being Of The Unborn Baby At Risk
Researchers say there’s no safe level of caffeine consumption for those who are expecting or trying for a baby and they discovered the mind-altering substance is linked to an increased chance of miscarriage, stillbirth, low birth weight and leukaemia. It may also increase the chances of childhood obesity. NHS guidelines say 200mg of caffeine aContinue reading “BABY BREW RISK Drinking Any Coffee Or Tea Throughout Pregnancy Puts The Well-Being Of The Unborn Baby At Risk”
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