http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/95...DNR-order.html
Absolutely horrific story this, they put DNR (do not resuscitate) on the man, without his or any of his famly being told?
''If an individual was physically preventing a doctor from administering life-saving treatment to a disabled relative, it would undoubtedly be a matter for the police, yet we see doctors taking this decision without consent or consultation regularly.
''The absurdity of this is highlighted by the contrast with cases where people wish to end their own lives.
what the hell is wrong with these people?
''Any doctor assisting patients with capacity such as Tony Nicklinson or our own client 'Martin', who wish to end their own life would face prosecution for a serious criminal offence.''
A family member who is acting as the litigation friend for AWA, said: ''We were all shocked to find out about what had been put into AWA's notes without our knowledge.
''One member of the family at least was in the hospital practically every day and could have been consulted about the decision.