‘I’ve been given a do not resuscitate order but I want to live’
Marie McLean is scared to go to sleep after discovering her records tell medics not to attempt CPR.
Image caption, Marie McLean will not be given CPR if her heart or breathing stops A Lanarkshire grandmother is living in fear after finding out doctors issued a “do not resuscitate” order without her knowledge.People Wednesday, Lockwood said he and their twin daughters, Harper and Finely, 14, are reeling from Lisa Marie’s shocking death.died Jan.She was 54.
The document on Marie McLean’s medical file instructs medics not to attempt CPR in the event of an emergency.The 63-year-old from Airdrie says she now cannot sleep because she is afraid of not waking up.”Nothing prepares us for such an unexpected tragedy.NHS Lanarkshire said its hospitals followed NHS Scotland guidance on do not resuscitate (DNR) orders.She was 54.They said any decisions about them should be discussed with the patient or carer by medical staff.” He continued,”The most important thing to me at this time is to take care of my daughters, making sure they always feel safe and loved,” he continued.Concern over ‘do not resuscitate’ decisions during pandemic Mrs McLean was rushed to hospital almost two weeks ago when she was found to be unresponsive.But there are things that are deferred.
Her daughter Louise Gallacher told BBC Scotland: “The consultant took me into the family room and explained we have put her on a ventilator, if this doesn’t work we have also put a DNR in place, so we won’t be resuscitating her should she flatline.Since they were born, Harper and Finley have brought me profound joy and I remain devoted to them.Lisa Marie was married to the guitarist for a decade after tying the knot in 2006.”There were no discussions with anybody regarding the DNR.” Image source, Image caption, Marie McLean wants to see her grandchildren grow up Ms Gallacher said medics did not ask whether she agreed with the DNR or whether it was what her mother would have wanted.” Lisa Marie was rushed to the hospital on Jan.”If they would have asked me, I would have said no, absolutely resuscitate her – bring her back,” she said.” “Michael had been hoping for a speedy and complete recovery because her children needed her,” Yanny said.”She has no illnesses, she is not in end of life care, not sick or poorly.Responders performed CPR before transporting her to the hospital.Elvis Presley purchased the estate in 1957 when he was just 22 years old.
“On her medical records, it’s just asthma.They said she had a chest infection or pneumonia and I wouldn’t think it would warrant a DNR being put on her.While it’s been determined that Graceland, the Presley family estate, will go to Lisa Marie’s daughters, Harper, Finley and Riley Keough, 33, a new issue has come to light — who gets custody over Lockwood and Lisa Marie’s twins.”We asked for a second opinion and did not get it.We asked to speak to the consultant when we were up in the critical care ward and we did say that we did not agree with it.” “We do have a biological father who already had 40 percent physical custody.” What is a ‘do not resuscitate’ order? A DNR – also known as a DNACPR or a DNAR – is a form filled in by a doctor or senior nurse which instructs medial staff not to perform cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) treatment to attempt to restart the heart and breathing after they have stopped.(EPE), of which she was owner and Chairman of the Board until February 2005 when she sold a major interest in the company,” according to the Graceland website.
Other treatments will be used – but not CPR..The decision has to be taken because CPR, which can involve chest compressions or an electric shock, often does not work and very few people make a full recovery.Near the end of life, there may be no benefit in resuscitation.Lisa Marie had 60 percent custody, so we can assume there is some relationship there,” Mitra says.In most cases people should be informed when a DNR is in place and medics should discuss it with the patient or next of kin.Official guidance states no doctor will refuse a patient’s wish for CPR if there is a “fair chance” of success – but patients cannot demand treatment that will not work.” Some of those decisions include where the girls go to school and live, both of which, Mitra speculates, will likely be up to Michael.” “She looked more at peace and was so proud of the Elvis movie.
Source: NHS Scotland’s DNACPR factsheet for patients and carers Image caption, Louise Gallacher was told by medical staff the order was already in place when she arrived at the hospital Ms Mclean has now been discharged from hospital but she fears becoming ill again.”I’m not sleeping at night,” she said.”.”I am panicking in case I don’t wake up.I can’t get it out of my head..”I’ve been in and out the hospital with my chest, but the next time if I go in like that or not even as serious as that, they’ll maybe say oh well she’s got a DNR, just let her go..
That’s what’s going through my head.So, I think that in terms of physical custody, it’s probably going to go to the biological father with perhaps some visitation rights with the stepfather.”I’m scared that because of the state of the health service, and not having beds..”He obtained full custody the moment Lisa Marie died..” “Give me a chance.”There was no back and forth between Danny and Michael.The-CNN-Wire.
I don’t want to die, I’ve got grandweans.I want to still live.They are spending all their time with Michael trying to keep it normal as possible without their mother.” Ms Gallacher added: “If the doctors don’t think it is beneficial and won’t save her then that’s fine.If my mum didn’t have any quality of life we might be in agreement.She is there for those girls during this time,” the source adds.But my mum wants to live.
“It is playing God with people’s lives and it shouldn’t be their decision.They don’t want any more suffering.” ‘Shock, anxiety and fear’ Age Scotland says it has heard from people who are finding out “almost by accident” that they have DNR orders, without having a conversation about it.Adam Stachura, its head of policy and communications, said it was creating “shock, anxiety and fear” among those affected.Michael is handling it as best as he can.”It is something there is too much secrecy about and the fact people are finding this out by accident means the process isn’t working at all,” he said.Image caption, Adam Strachura from Age Scotland said there was “too much secrecy” around the orders He wants to see more consistency in decision-making with patients although ultimately the decision rests with the clinician.All everyone wants are smiles on the girls’ faces.
“You can speak to your doctor but you don’t have a right to say remove this,” he said.”But people should have a right to find out if there is one in their name, who made the decision and when and be able to question that to better understand it.” ‘Compassion, care and tact’ Judith Park, director of acute services at NHS Lanarkshire, said all its hospitals followed NHS Scotland guidance.”In terms of good practice, any decisions regarding the application of the policy should be discussed with the patient and/or carer by medical staff and this is documented in the patient record,” she said.”It is important to note that the policy guidance refers only to ‘do not attempt cardiopulmonary resuscitation’.
The guidance is clear that patients will continue to be managed with whatever treatments that are appropriate for their health and comfort irrespective of their DNACPR status.” The Scottish government said that its guidance was clear that healthcare professionals were expected to discuss treatment options openly and honestly with patients and families.A spokesperson said: “It is essential that the information that CPR cannot be offered is clearly and sensitively shared with patients unless it is judged that the conversation would cause physical or psychological harm.”Where a patient lacks capacity to engage with this conversation, relatives or others close to the patient must be informed without delay where that is practicable and appropriate.”CPR will not always be an effective or viable treatment option for everyone, and where clinicians determine that this is the case, conversations should always be handled with the upmost compassion, care and tact.
“When a disagreement occurs, individuals can always request a second medical opinion.No one should ever feel pressured in any way when they are discussing treatment options such as CPR.” Related Topics.