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notresuscitate (DNR) order is a legal document that means a person has decided not to have cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) attempted on them if their heart or breathing stops. People who choose to have a DNR usually have a terminal illness or other serious medical condition.

In order to be legally valid, a DNR must be printed on yellow paper so it can be easily noticed and readily available by EMS, paramedics, or emergency room doctors. EMS and medical personnel are only required to honor the form if it is printed on yellow paper.

The completed, signed form on yellow paper should be kept in a memorable, easily accessible place such as on the refrigerator or at the head or foot of the patient's bed ? taped to keep it from getting lost ? so that it is easy to find in an emergency.

Although laws may vary by state or county, it is typical for emergency medical services personnel who are presented with a valid DNR form, signed by your doctor, or who identify a standard DNR bracelet on you, to comply with the DNR order.

In most cases, a DNR must be signed by the patient and the attending physician. In the case that the patient is incapacitated, the DNR can be signed by their legally authorized health care agent. Some states also require that the DNR is signed by two adult witnesses or a notary public.

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.

There are two types of DNRs: a) hospital and b) non-hospital. What is a hospital DNR? Under a hospital DNR , the physician issues the DNR when you are in the hospital or a nursing home after you or your surrogate have given verbal or written consent to having a DNR in place.