A medic alert bracelet will give responders info about paperwork. However You need to be aware, your spouse, or child, holding that DNR, can unfortunately withhold the document, because it’s just too hard for them to let go. Spouse can be on board, but when time comes, it just too hard.
Does it happen a lot, no idea, but have had it happen within family members. Their guilt just too much to let that spouse or parent go, no matter the wishes of that person. My parent was that person.
I have actually witnessed more than once, a DNR tattoo on chest. It’s not legal documentation, but staff will again ask family who has the paperwork. Each time the member who held the document broke down, asking please don’t let them die. I know they made a mistake signing the papers.
I have a DNR, 2 will ensure wishes are followed, and agree no call to the third who will not, until it’s too late.
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