Do-Not-Resuscitate Order
You may also ask your doctor about a Do-Not-Resuscitate order (DNR order). A DNR order is a medical order stating that cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) will not be started if your heart or breathing stops. You may sign a document directing that should your heart or breathing stop, efforts to resuscitate you will not be started. Your attending physician may also sign a DNR order.
Before a DNR order may be entered into your medical record, either you or another person (your legal guardian, healthcare power of attorney or surrogate decision maker) must consent to the DNR order. This consent must be witnessed by two people who are 18 years or older. If a DNR order is entered into your medical record, appropriate medical treatment other than CPR will be given to you.
Click here for Frequently Asked Questions and Guidelines for DNR Orders.
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