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Originally Posted by skip0358
FYI here is the Florida Law ref. DNR orders. Other states ARE now allowing a DNR bracelet.
Do not resuscitate order
Chapter 64E-2.031, Florida Administrative Code, is legislation regarding the Do Not Resuscitate Order (DNRO), form 1896 (revised December 2002), often referred to as the “yellow form” because it must be either the original on canary-yellow paper, or a copy made onto similar yellow-colored paper. It must be signed by an individual or the individual's health care representative and the individual's physician. While earlier forms will be recognized, it's recommended that patients obtain and complete this form. The Florida DNRO is recognized only in Florida. The bottom of the yellow form has a “patient identification device” that can be removed from the form, completed, and laminated to be carried by the individual. It is equally valid to the DNRO form 1896. The DNRO should be prominently displayed in the home. It is also advised that the patient identification device be displayed in a bracelet, for example, rather than in a wallet or purse, as emergency medical personnel aren't likely to have the time to look for the DNRO identification device before beginning resuscitation.
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Thanks, the only question I have is: Are first (neighborhood) responders being taught to look for a DNR order and respect the person's wishes? Also, if a neighborhood hasn't had any calls for a while, you just have to hope that, in their excitement, they haven't forgotten what they were taught. For those who may be overly emotional, it's doubtful they will just sit there and do nothing, even if there is a DNR order in sight.
Another problem is: Villagers are not being told or reminded that they have the option to carry a DNRO with them. It has only come up now, on this board, because I more or less forced the issue. As there is a constant turnover of residents it should be featured in the Daily Sun at least once a year. But I don't believe they will ever do it, for obvious reasons: It's not a happy subject and will not promote new home sales to talk about such things.
So, for that reason, we should bring up this subject every so often, perhaps once a year? And perhaps someone here who has the experience might be kind enough to write a letter to the editor of the daily sun. That would be a big help so as to reach more people.