a decision only about CPR (typically including procedures such as defibrillation as well as artificial respiration and chest compression) and does not relate to any other treatment
a medical order stating that cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) will not be started if your heart or breathing stops
an order, executed by a physician, authorized nurse practitioner, or authorized physician assistant, issued according to the current standard of care
an order written by your physician instructing health-care providers not to attempt cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in case of cardiac (heart stops beating) or respiratory arrest (breathing stops)
a physician's order which may be documented in a medical record or as a separate document executed by the physician and patient
a physician's written order instructing health care providers not to attempt cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in case of cardiac or respiratory arrest
a physician's written order instructing staff and other providers not to attempt cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on the patient in instances of respiratory or cardiac arrest
a very specific order that medical treatment be withheld, especially CPR
Do not resuscitate order. A type of advance directive in which a person states that healthcare providers should not perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (restarting the heart) if his or her heart or breathing stops.
Do Not Increase DNI Do Not Reduce Order DNR Order