[rogerk]

It’s not a joke. I don’t know why but apparently the law is specific. A DNR MUST BE ON YELLOW PAPER!

[Bill14564]

Originally Posted by blueash

You may wish to look at the survival rates for out of hospital CPR. And look at how many of those who survive the initial CPR make it out of the hospital alive, and how many of those make it out of the hospital without significant damage.

The statistics are bad. I am a DNR. I am not terminal other than we all are. It seems everyone wants to die peacefully in their sleep. Well once you're on the ground with no heartbeat that is your wish fulfilled. Something is going to get me. I'd prefer a sudden death than a slow one from some painful or debilitating illness.

Perfectly valid choice (not that my opinion matters). On the other hand, I'm very glad for the four years and counting I've had with my father due to the out of hospital CPR he received.

[SusanStCatherine]

I don't know if it would be recognized, but a DNR medical alert bracelet you could have on you at all times. Maybe they should make it in yellow.

[Brynnie]

Originally Posted by Two Bills

When I was younger I worried my donor card for body parts might encourage some doctor not try hard enough to keep me alive in the event of an accident or such.
Now I worry that some well meaning family member will appose my DNR order.
Lets hope my wife is there at the end, she will make sure they don't bring me back!!

Our physician told us that once a DNR is filed, even the spouse or other next of kin cannot override the decision of the patient. In other words, it's the end. On the other hand, with a Living Will, the family does have a say in whether extraordinary measures should be used or not.

[kathy1516]

Originally Posted by bimmertl

So why call the first responders if you are serious about a DNR? Just do nothing. Maybe you can block 911 on all your phones?

On the other hand, you'll need to post it on your car, your golf cart, your body etc.

Just get a DNR tattoo on your chest!

Unless it's on yellow paper it's non binding, really?

The yellow DNR needs to be displayed on a refrigerator or somewhere conspicuous where paramedics can see it and be aware of your wishes should they be called to your house. It must be yellow!!! It is particularly important to take it with you when you are hospitalized. There is a small wallet size DNR that’s part of the yellow order to be carried with you at all times. However, even with a DNR, a family member can ignore it. This is why every senior should have a designated POA who will respect your wishes. Every senior should have advance directives in place. This will speak for you when you cannot. I’m speaking as a long time nurse and ten year hospice nurse. I once had a patient who has 12 children and only one was named POA because she respected her mother’s wishes of DNR. The others did not agree.