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Doctors and hospitals in all states accept DNR orders. They do not have to be part of a living will or other advance directive. Other possible end-of-life issues that may be covered in an advance directive include: Ventilation ? if, and for how long, you want a machine to take over your breathing.

The department provides a range of services to help Missouri citizens, communities and businesses protect and improve the air, land and water resources that we all share. The department also provides opportunities to learn more about Missouri's natural and cultural history at our state parks and historic sites.

Every state allows DNR orders, but there are differences in state laws. For example: Some states use different terms, such as a do not attempt resuscitation (DNAR) order; a no code order; or an allow natural death (AND) order.

The Missouri do not resuscitate (DNR) order form is a document that a patient fills out if they do not want life-saving procedures to be implemented in the event that they have a cardiac or respiratory arrest.

In summary, the minimum requirement in order for a DNR form to be valid is the valid signature and date of the patient, or of their legally recognized healthcare agent in the event that they are incapacitated or otherwise unable to express their wishes. Second, the form must be signed off by the attending physician.

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