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Does having a DNR include do not call 911?
I recently heard about a person who has a DNR and they also do not want 911 to be called.
Right or wrong I associate DNR to mean NOT prolonging life via various life support mechanisms. That is not how I view calling 911. While I do honor ones wishes... I have a very different view of the need for 911.......saving VS prolonging. Other opinions/experiences? __________________________________________ |
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Today, I would call 911 and let the trained professionals make the appropriate medical decision. Today there is no DNR in place for anyone I know. I don't know what I might do if the DNR applied to someone I care about - I hope I never find myself in that position.
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You will have a different view of life due to differing circumstances. My view is that I don’t impose my view onto someone else, so under that the scenario, I honor the other person’s wishes.
I don’t deny others’ religious beliefs being an atheist. And first principle of communication is seek to understand Good luck with your struggle |
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DNR I thought meant unnecessary life saving measures when there is no hope of quality of life (I’m paraphrasing). We don’t know that until it’s medically evaluated, so call 911 ALWAYS!
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As noted in other responses, a DNR (do not resuscitate) is a legal/medical instruction for a healthcare provider. It is not meant to be guidance for an in-home, out shopping, pickleball playing, etc. emergency. Always dial 911.
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Unfortunately a DNR tattoo will be disregarded by EMTs because it isn't a bona fide legal document- i.e. signature, witness signature, etc., and EMTs are fearful that honoring this tattoo would subject them to legal trouble.
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Why do people insist on making claims without looking them up first, do they really think no one will check? Proof by emphatic assertion rarely works. Confirmation bias is real; I can find any number of articles that say so. Victor, NY Randallstown, MD Yakima, WA Stevensville, MD Village of Hillsborough |
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Cool. I also know someone who recovered after CPR. However, if the statistic is to be believed your chances of returning to life / a quality life are remote. I would opt for DNR- but that just happens to be my choice.
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The DNR form in Florida comes in both a large size usually kept on the refrigerator and a wallet size obviously kept in a wallet. Interestingly CPR training does not instruct either a paramedic or a bystander to check the wallet for the presence of a DNR form at any point, thus having on your person a DNR form will not prevent people from doing CPR. That is why the doctor mentioned above added a tattoo.
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Hospice = no call 911
or wait till the next month when the Social Security check auto deposits / possibly stretching it until the next Quarter for dividend check to hit! |
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Not all 911 calls are life saving calls. One example: a fall with a broken hip. Hu
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DNR and 911
I believe the law applies in Fla the same as NY. If EMT responds to a scene they are required to initiate lifesaving measures. If they are responding to a persons home and that person is unresponsive (ie, not breathing &no heartbeat) they are again required to initiate lifesaving measures unless that person has an “in home” DNR form. This is a specific form for use in the home. No other DNR form is accepted
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