What is a do not resuscitate (DNR) order?
A do not resuscitate (DNR) order is a legal document that directs your doctor or other health care provider to refrain from providing you with life-sustaining medical treatment in certain situations. The most common function of a DNR order is to express your wish that you not be given cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in an emergency situation. A DNR order is often executed in addition to other advance health care directives concerning your medical treatment, and becomes operational when you are critically ill and/or near death. When you execute a DNR order, you can arrange to have that order made a part of your medical records, and you can also keep a copy at home in the event that you experience a critical medical episode while at home.
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What is a living will?
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How can I ensure that my health care decisions are respected by my family and doctors?
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Do I have the right to decide whether to donate my organs?
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What kinds of medical decisions are addressed in advance directives?
A: Advance healthcare directives can be very general or very specific, depending on the provisions that you include in the directives. A living will, for example, … More
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