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Prisons to change procedures on Do Not Resuscitate instructions following inmate's death

The Office of the Inspector of Prisons (OIP) has recommended changes to procedures regarding Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) instructions in respect of inmates following the death of a 63-year-old man in the ...
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Prison service told to ensure ‘do not resuscitate’ decisions reflect 'consent' of prisoners

The Irish Prison Service has been told to ensure that ‘do not resuscitate’ decisions for prisoners reflect “the free and informed consent” of the persons involved following the death of an inmate at a ...