I think I was also told the LPA takes precedence over the DNAR so also ensure the LPA states the same as the DNAR
The Gp will hold a copy of the DNAR from hospital but who informs paramedics, lifeline, carers etc as this has been an issue I’ve recently experienced.My wife was recently admitted to hospital via A&E towards the end of her 2 weeks in respite, whilst I was on holiday. She had a bit of what they described as a "seizure" (which turned out to be possibly due to a UTI) and when her sister arrived at A&E, she was asked if my wife had a DNAR in place. Of course she wasn't sure and in the event, it wasn't needed but when I got back and my wife was back in the respite unit, I asked the manager there about DNARs.
I showed her my wife's registered LPA (H&WF), which indicated that her attorneys could make the DNR decisions. She explained that this is fine if we were present if and when an incident occurred but we would need a DNAR notice, issued by either a GP or hospital doctor, for situations where we could not be contacted.
As my wife was readmitted the following day, I took the opportunity to ask the consultant and she wrote out the form straightaway. Legally, it cannot be copied and it is placed in the patients file and transferred with them when they move locations. So it was sent with her to the respite unit, where she is now on a 6 week assessment to determine her ongoing care needs.
who informs paramedics, lifeline, carers etc as this has been an issue I’ve recently experienced.
My mum has her own copy at home and her GP has his.Mum's is in her cupboard where I know it is.So I would have to inform paramedics on the phone where it is.I have told mum to move it so people can see it but she won't.The Gp will hold a copy of the DNAR from hospital but who informs paramedics, lifeline, carers etc as this has been an issue I’ve recently experienced.
Thanks.Mum did have one and moved it.I will get oneThere's a 'Message in a bottle' scheme which provides a plastic container, a form and stickers, and is widely available for free from GP surgeries, pharmacies, Age UK, carers groups etc: https://www.lions105d.org.uk/projects/miab.html
The form contains space for details such as health issues, medication, NOK and GP details and whether there is a DNAR in place. It is kept in the fridge and stickers are left in prominent places so that the emergency services know about it.
My mum has her own copy at home and her GP has his.Mum's is in her cupboard where I know it is.So I would have to inform paramedics on the phone where it is.I have told mum to move it so people can see it but she won't.
You certainly have a lot on your plate. I wish you strength as you move through what is ahead.I believe so.Dad is very frail plus cannot walk on his own .Mum has heart failure and getting worse so in realistic terms I think the doctor won’t make any unrealistic decisions.