Petition · Department of Health and Social Care
Ban doctors from making decisions to make do not resuscitate (DNR) orders
Open for signatures
56 signatures
What the petition asks
Ban doctors from making decisions not to attempt cardiopulmonary resuscitation. A DNR order should only be put in place by a person themselves or by their family who have the power to do so. Make doctors request a court order to otherwise make a DNR order.
Timeline
| 5 May 2026 | Petition opened for signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
56
Status
Open for signatures
Department
Department of Health and Social Care
Opened
5 May 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 26 Jul 2026.