DNACPR for people with learning disabilities
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DNACPR for people with learning disabilities

Nick Evans Health journalist

How nurses can help avoid inappropriate DNACPR recommendations for people with learning disabilities

Concerns have been raised that do not attempt cardiopulmonary resuscitation (DNACPR) recommendations are being made inappropriately for people with learning disabilities. How widespread are the problems and what can nurses do to help?

Learning Disability Practice. 26, 4, 15-16. doi: 10.7748/ldp.26.4.15.s6

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