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.