Maricopa Arizona Prehospital Medical Care Directive - Do Not Resuscitate Order

• Category: Arizona Power of Attorney - Healthcare - Living Wills
• State: Arizona
• County: Maricopa
• Control #: AZ-P023A
• Format: Word; PDF; Rich Text

Description

This is a statutory form used to express one's wishes not to be resuscitated in the event of cardiac or respiratory arrest. This form may also referred to as a do not resuscitate order. The Maricopa Arizona Prehospital Medical Care Directive — Do Not Resuscitate Order is a legal document that allows individuals to express their preference regarding resuscitation in case of a medical emergency. This directive specifically applies to emergency medical personnel who may be called to provide medical care outside a hospital setting. In Maricopa, Arizona, there are different types of Prehospital Medical Care Directives — Do Not Resuscitate Orders that individuals can choose from based on their specific healthcare wishes. The two main types of directives are the Maricopa Arizona Prehospital Medical Care Directive — Do Not Resuscitate Order and the Maricopa Arizona Long-Term Care Prehospital Medical Care Directive — Do Not Resuscitate Order. The Maricopa Arizona Prehospital Medical Care Directive — Do Not Resuscitate Order applies to individuals who desire to have a Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) order in place for emergency medical care provided outside a long-term care facility such as a hospital, nursing home, or hospice. This directive is ideal for individuals who wish to avoid resuscitation measures like CPR, intubation, defibrillation, or any other life-sustaining interventions in the event of cardiac or respiratory arrest. On the other hand, the Maricopa Arizona Long-Term Care Prehospital Medical Care Directive — Do Not Resuscitate Order is designed for individuals who reside in long-term care facilities and prefer to have a DNR order specific to their healthcare needs, even when outside the facility. This directive ensures that emergency medical personnel honor the individual's wishes by not initiating resuscitation measures if a cardiac or respiratory arrest occurs while outside the long-term care facility, ensuring continuity of care. It's important to note that these directives must be completed and signed by the individual, or their legal representative, in the presence of a witness for them to be legally binding. The directives should be kept in a readily accessible place, such as on the refrigerator or wallet, to alert emergency medical personnel of the individual's preference in case of an emergency. Medical professionals, emergency medical services, and caregivers need to be aware of an individual's specific Maricopa Arizona Prehospital Medical Care Directive — Do Not Resuscitate Order to ensure the provision of appropriate care aligned with the individual's healthcare wishes. By clearly expressing their preferences through these directives, individuals can have peace of mind knowing that their medical care will be consistent with their desires, even in emergency situations.

The Maricopa Arizona Prehospital Medical Care Directive — Do Not Resuscitate Order is a legal document that allows individuals to express their preference regarding resuscitation in case of a medical emergency. This directive specifically applies to emergency medical personnel who may be called to provide medical care outside a hospital setting. In Maricopa, Arizona, there are different types of Prehospital Medical Care Directives — Do Not Resuscitate Orders that individuals can choose from based on their specific healthcare wishes. The two main types of directives are the Maricopa Arizona Prehospital Medical Care Directive — Do Not Resuscitate Order and the Maricopa Arizona Long-Term Care Prehospital Medical Care Directive — Do Not Resuscitate Order. The Maricopa Arizona Prehospital Medical Care Directive — Do Not Resuscitate Order applies to individuals who desire to have a Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) order in place for emergency medical care provided outside a long-term care facility such as a hospital, nursing home, or hospice. This directive is ideal for individuals who wish to avoid resuscitation measures like CPR, intubation, defibrillation, or any other life-sustaining interventions in the event of cardiac or respiratory arrest. On the other hand, the Maricopa Arizona Long-Term Care Prehospital Medical Care Directive — Do Not Resuscitate Order is designed for individuals who reside in long-term care facilities and prefer to have a DNR order specific to their healthcare needs, even when outside the facility. This directive ensures that emergency medical personnel honor the individual's wishes by not initiating resuscitation measures if a cardiac or respiratory arrest occurs while outside the long-term care facility, ensuring continuity of care. It's important to note that these directives must be completed and signed by the individual, or their legal representative, in the presence of a witness for them to be legally binding. The directives should be kept in a readily accessible place, such as on the refrigerator or wallet, to alert emergency medical personnel of the individual's preference in case of an emergency. Medical professionals, emergency medical services, and caregivers need to be aware of an individual's specific Maricopa Arizona Prehospital Medical Care Directive — Do Not Resuscitate Order to ensure the provision of appropriate care aligned with the individual's healthcare wishes. By clearly expressing their preferences through these directives, individuals can have peace of mind knowing that their medical care will be consistent with their desires, even in emergency situations.