Health minister admits ‘do not resuscitate’ order given to paramedics was a difficult decision

Paramedics in Montreal were given ‘do not resuscitate’ instructions for some patients who suffered from a cardiac arrest during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. The protocol meant to protect paramedics was in effect from April to late September but as Global’s Gloria Henriquez reports, some patients’ rights advocates say it is unacceptable.

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