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RCUK supports joint statement about the value of DNACPR discussions and decision making
RCUK has put its name behind a statement produced by the national charity Compassion in Dying, about the value of DNACPR discussions and decision making.
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TV and film ‘thump’ is not effective alternative to CPR, researchers at University of Warwick demonstrate
Several alternative methods to CPR have shown no benefit in saving lives in a review by University of Warwick researchers. The systematic review reinforces CPR as the ‘gold standard’ technique when someone is in cardiac arrest.
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Resuscitation Council UK welcomes NCEPOD report
Resuscitation Council UK (RCUK) welcomes the report, ‘Time Matters’, into the quality of care provided in UK hospitals following an out of hospital cardiac arrest.
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Qualitative findings from the ReSPECT Evaluation Study
We welcome the publication online on 19 January of the findings of a qualitative observational study of ReSPECT conversations in six NHS Trusts.
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