Do Not Rescusitate Request

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oldngrumpy
oldngrumpy Scope Member Posts: 236 Empowering
edited January 2022 in Mental health and wellbeing
I have mentioned on this glorious site the "S" (death) word on numerous occasions.
Now before I ask the following question, please everyone. 
I am OK, but the following question intrigues me..

Just say I had to go into Hospital for a complex operation with major risks.
It was discussed with me the chances of surviving during the operation.
Now the with me I don't want to have a weaker lifestyle than what I have now.
Heavens No.

I instruct the medics that if I take a turn for the worst Do Not Recusitate.

What would be the procedure for this be, would I, I am presuming have to sign a disclaimer?
I would also instruct that if they need anything to take any organ they can make use of.
I emphasise again, I am fully Compos Mentis. 
I am not thinking or going to attempt to end my life.

Thank you Folks

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  • oldngrumpy
    oldngrumpy Scope Member Posts: 236 Empowering
    Thank you Woodbine
  • Ross_Alumni
    Ross_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 7,611 Championing
    Hi @oldngrumpy

    Thanks for posting, and I hope the link provided above has been helpful. Is there anything in particular that has caused you to start wondering about this?
  • oldngrumpy
    oldngrumpy Scope Member Posts: 236 Empowering
    Ross

    The only reason I asked this question is because I don't want to go through any future life, struggling.
    I am fully Compos Mentis, I have had a good day today. Been for a drink in pub. A lot of people cannot do this sort of thing, and I ought to be grateful that I can.
    But there is something missing... I don't enjoy life the way I am.
    If I had to go through an operation where I would be more miserable in life than before because of any misfortune.
    I would definitely as DNR
    Ross.. Again I am OK. Thank you

    To All At Scope. Keep Up The Brilliant Work.
    Thanking you 
  • oldngrumpy
    oldngrumpy Scope Member Posts: 236 Empowering
    Thank you Libby. 
    Is there some way we can privately chat please?
    Alls OK. But I'd like a few answers if you could please. Libby all I got is a phone. I don't posses a computer. So if there is a way. I could pre-prepare (now that's bad English grammar even for my standards) what I need to say ask for advice. Thank you
  • Alex_Alumni
    Alex_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 7,538 Championing
    edited January 2022
    Hello @oldngrumpy that's okay, I'm afraid we can't speak with you on the phone, but remember you can always private message the community team, or send an email to community@scope.org.uk