When EMS arrived, they demanded to see her out-of-hospital DNR form. Then, when the family couldn't produce it, the emergency medical technicians (EMTs) put her on the floor and proceeded to ...

“Do not resuscitate” (DNR) orders, which instruct doctors not to attempt CPR if a patient’s heart or breathing stops, are generally only supposed to be drawn up with the clear agreement of ...

This is called a DNACPR (do not attempt cardiopulmonary resuscitation) order, often shortened to a DNR or DNAR. This is a difficult decision, and the medical professionals involved should never take ...

But seconds later, the care home told the dispatcher that the 80-year-old had a do not resuscitate form (DNR) in his medical records. The paramedics were stood down. Mr Murray died minutes later.

NHS Lanarkshire said its hospitals followed NHS Scotland guidance on do not resuscitate (DNR) orders. The heath board said any decisions should be discussed with the patient or carer by medical staff.

and doctors do to help people die quiet deaths at home. That's what went wrong for Mrs. Santos. A piece of paper that provides an out-of-hospital DNR order is easily misplaced, as Mrs. Santos's ...