in the absence of an advance medical directive from a patient. thank you.
2007-06-21 12:04:02 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Without the written authorization of the patient I don't think a DNR can be issued legally. Morally it is a personal thing. I personally think it is wrong to just allow someone to die but only you can decide what you believe. How would you want to be treated?
2007-06-21 12:09:49 · answer #1 · answered by joker_32605 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Who is writing the "do not resuscitate" order? Sometimes a doctor can be very pushy in trying to get relatives to sign one that the doctor has written up, Maybe doctors don't like it when the person who has the health care power of attorney puts what should be done and what shouldn't be done down on paper, has it notarized, and puts it in the patient's file.
If you are the next of kin, remember that you care more about the person than the doctor does. So use your own judgment.
This is about keeping the suffering to a minimum, not about pleasing the doctor.
2007-06-21 20:08:58 · answer #2 · answered by Pascha 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How can you have a do not resuscitate order if the patient does not have one?
In the absence of written instructions doctors will keep a patient alive if they can.
2007-06-21 19:08:50 · answer #3 · answered by regerugged 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you are the next of kin, and if treatment is not working, you can tell the doctor to issue a DNR order on the patient. I had to do it for my mother, and yes, I did use it. It's basically up the decision of the doctor and the family.
2007-06-21 19:30:06 · answer #4 · answered by Diana 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
see if you can find a copy on the internet. Legally if there is not one in place by the patient you have to assume the intent to want to stay alive and you legally are required to keep them alive if possible.
2007-06-21 19:07:50 · answer #5 · answered by NANCY J 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call your local Bar Association, and tell them you're looking for some law firms that practice in "Elder Law." Then call the firms and ask. Tell them you're in pre-law at your local high school or college.
2007-06-21 19:08:51 · answer #6 · answered by bullwinkle 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
u can get one right from the hospital
2007-06-21 19:07:11 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
None.
2007-06-21 19:10:15 · answer #8 · answered by LMiserab 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
dude you need to stop smoking that sh*t!
2007-06-21 19:08:22 · answer #9 · answered by avenger 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋