A: A do-not-resuscitate order is an important, but often very difficult, decision to make. We want to live, but if keeping us alive means taking steps that prolong our life even though we are left ...

GAYLORD — If you are admitted to a hospital for even minor procedures, there is a good chance you will be asked to read and consider signing a do-not-resuscitate order. A do-not-resuscitate order, or ...

Iowans 18 and older with terminal illness can control treatment outside of a hospital by obtaining an advanced directive, known as an out of hospital do-not-resuscitate order. Patients with such an ...

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BOISE, Idaho — Hospitals in Idaho have not instituted an across-the-board practice to stop giving CPR to patients on the brink of death, officials say, despite an outline for crisis care standards ...

Dear Mr. Premack: I have a question that I can't find an answer. If I have a do not resuscitate form filled out and signed, does that in any way, or can that in any way, disqualify my life insurance ...

Picture this: A man is admitted to the hospital, unconscious, with a history of serious health problems and a high blood alcohol level. He has no identification and no family with him. On his chest, ...

Re: “I don’t want CPR; will anyone listen?” [Sept. 23, Opinion]: Thanks for the pertinent “My Take” by Jim deMaine. Let me add a footnote: I have taken all the wise advice offered by deMaine, but just ...

Doctors in Miami faced an unusual ethical dilemma when an unconscious, deteriorating patient was brought into the emergency room with the words “Do Not Resuscitate” across his chest. The 70-year-old ...

The health secretary said he will take action after an ITV News investigation revealed DNRs are being placed on learning disabled people without consultation. | ITV National News ...