[Villages PL]

Originally Posted by DangeloInspections

As a former career firefighter and Medic and NYS EMS Instructor for well over 20 years, I have done CPR and used an AED countless times.

Folks, it is simpler then many here are making it out to be. According to the Florida Department of Health Florida Department of Health

Florida's "Do Not Resuscitate Order" is state form 1896. Attached to the bottom of the Department of Health’s Form 1896 is a patient identification device, which may be removed from the form, laminated and can be worn on a chain around the neck, clipped to a key chain or to clothing/ bed, etc. so it can travel with the patient. It is equally as valid as the DNRO form and can be presented to emergency medical services when they arrive on scene and is designed to allow the patient to move between settings with one document.

So....if a person does not wish to be resuscitated, they would be wise to understand the DNRO, fill it out correctly, etc. You can do what it states above..wear it around your neck on a chain.

Anyone who has been properly trained in the use of an AED or CPR should and would check for this and comply. This is the surest way to have your wishes met.

Just a bracelet engraved with "DNR" would not work. If it did pity the fool who had those initials!

A first responder would need to see this official form or the bottom part of it to comply. Just having someone say "There is a DNR somewhere" does not cut it.

In real life if a family member is there screaming "Do CPR anyway!", then CPR is usually done. Should it be? Perhaps not, but I've been in those stressful situations...it is not fun. The chances of that happening here in The Villages is small.

Bottom line- if you want a DNR, wear the bottom part of the form around your neck. Nothing is foolproof or perfect, but that is most likely your best chance of having your wishes granted in public.

Hope that helps.

Frank

Thanks, Frank, that was very helpful. This is for you:---->