Petition · past parliament
Compulsory DNR in hospital for the elderly
Rejected
10 signatures
What the petition asks
Stop doctors placing DNRS on elderly when the family have no choice in the matter
Bring this to the health secretary and bring this to the people
Why it was rejected
It was not clear what the petition asked the UK Government or Parliament to do.
Petitions need to call on the Government or Parliament to take a specific action.
We understand that you are concerned about the do not attempt cardiopulmonary resuscitation (DNACPR) decisions, but we're not sure exactly what you'd like the Government or Parliament to do.
There is no legislation regarding do not attempt cardiopulmonary resuscitation (DNACPR) decision. These are decisions made by individuals and clinicians.
The NHS has written to all trusts and accountable officers stating that ‘do not attempt cardiopulmonary resuscitation’ (DNACPR) orders should only ever be made on an individual basis and in consultation with the individual or their family, and that the key principle is that each person is an individual whose needs and preferences must be taken account of individually: https://www.england.nhs.uk/coronavirus/wp-content/uploads/sites/52/2020/04/maintaining-standards-quality-of-care-pressurised-circumstances-7-april-2020.pdf
We understand that you are concerned about the do not attempt cardiopulmonary resuscitation (DNACPR) decisions, but we're not sure exactly what you'd like the Government or Parliament to do.
There is no legislation regarding do not attempt cardiopulmonary resuscitation (DNACPR) decision. These are decisions made by individuals and clinicians.
The NHS has written to all trusts and accountable officers stating that ‘do not attempt cardiopulmonary resuscitation’ (DNACPR) orders should only ever be made on an individual basis and in consultation with the individual or their family, and that the key principle is that each person is an individual whose needs and preferences must be taken account of individually: https://www.england.nhs.uk/coronavirus/wp-content/uploads/sites/52/2020/04/maintaining-standards-quality-of-care-pressurised-circumstances-7-april-2020.pdf
Timeline
| 26 Jun 2022 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 4 Jul 2022 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
10
Status
Rejected
Rejected
4 Jul 2022
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.