New NHS guidelines urge GPs to draw up end-of-life plans for over 75s . The new guidance is part of a wider drive by the Department of Health (DH) and health service bosses to improve care in old age.
New NHS guidelines urge GPs to draw up end-of-life plans for over 75s . Also applies to younger patients with serious conditions , such as cancer . Told to ask if patients wants doctors to resuscitate them if health worsens . Medical professionals say it is 'blatantly wrong ' and will frighten elderly .