Forbes (6/23) that a new report from Inclusion London “affirms the fear many disabled people have experienced throughout the pandemic over being denied life-saving treatment, should they become seriously ill with coronavirus.” In the report, several survey respondents “attested to being pressured by their doctor to have DNR, or Do Not Attempt Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation orders placed on their medical records.” This fear “is further supported by research carried out last month by disability charity Scope, which found that 63% of disabled people feared they would not receive the treatment they need if they were hospitalized due to coronavirus.” Alexiou argues that governments must take stronger steps to assure people with disabilities that.
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