How To Create A Do Not Resuscitate Order (DNR)

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A Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) order is a legal order written in a hospital or in conjunction with a doctor that states that you do not want cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), or intubation if your heart or breathing should stop.
If you have a DNR, doctors, emergency medical service responders, and other health professionals are legally obligated to respect your medical decisions and may not attempt CPR, ACLS, or other life-saving techniques.
When A DNR Goes Into Effect
A DNR only applies in situations where the patient’s heart or breathing has stopped. Even with a DNR, a patient may still receive medical treatments, medicines, surgeries, and procedures. 
How To Create A DNR
A DNR must be completed with a doctor. Your doctor will provide you with your state’s DNR forms and will counter-sign the documents with you.
Creating A Complete Advance Directive
Be aware that Advance Directives and Living Wills are not DNRs. Even if your Advance Directive or Living Will states that you wish not to be resuscitated, you need to fill out the specific DNR forms with your doctor. Without a proper DNR, doctors, emergency medical service responders, and other health professionals will attempt resuscitation if your heart or breathing stop.