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<p> An audit of 9,302 patients who died in National Health Service hospitals conducted by London&rsquo;s Royal College of Physicians revealed that for 19% of cases, there was no evidence that the do-not-resuscitate order was discussed with the patient&rsquo;s loved ones.</p>

UK Audit on End-of-Life Care Results in Widespread Negative Media Coverage

‘Negative slant’ reveals common misconceptions

An audit of 9,302 patients who died in National Health Service hospitals conducted by London’s Royal College of Physicians revealed that for 19% of cases, there was no evidence that the do-not-resuscitate order was discussed with the patient’s loved ones.