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What nurses should know about DNACPR and learning disabilities

How nurses can help in avoiding making inappropriate do not attempt cardiopulmonary resuscitation (DNACPR) recommendations for people with learning disabilities
Posted 13 July 2023 - 01:00
A healthcare professional carrying out cardiopulmonary resuscitation on a male patient
 
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