any legal issues of a DNR order in the absence of an Advanced Medical Directive from the patient?

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any legal issues of a DNR order in the absence of an Advanced Medical Directive from the patient?

2007-08-04 15:30:46 · 3 answers · asked by Mirza H 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics

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A DNR -- "Do Not Resuscitate" order -- is a form of Advanced Medical Directive.

A DNR applies to one particular situation -- an AMD can cover many different types of health care decisions.

2007-08-04 15:39:04 · answer #1 · answered by coragryph 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋

Not in VA. My mother had a DNR but no advanced directive. I did have Power of Atty and the medical team dealt with me and not my siblings.

2007-08-04 15:37:22 · answer #2 · answered by realbohemian 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Nope, just let them die.

2007-08-04 15:33:00 · answer #3 · answered by Joe L 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋