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How is a DNR Order Created? The doctor writes the DNR order in your medical record if you are in the hospital. Your doctor can tell you how to get a wallet card, bracelet, or other DNR documents to have at home or in non-hospital settings. Standard forms may be available from your state's Department of Health.

The form can also be obtained for free by writing to the Florida Department of Health, Division of Emergency Preparedness and Community Support, Trauma Section, 4052 Bald Cypress Way-Bin A-22, Tallahassee, FL 32399-1738.

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.

The DNR order must be signed by the patient or legally appointed healthcare professionals to make medical decisions on the patient's behalf. All parties who have signed the form must sign twice, once more at the bottom of the page, to confirm proper completion.

Do not resuscitate (DNR) orders were more common than living wills among nursing home residents (56% compared with 18%) and discharged hospice care patients (82% compared with 26%) (Figures 4 and 5). In contrast, DNR orders (7%) were less common than living wills (17%) among home health care patients.

There are currently two types of DNR orders: 1) "DNR Comfort Care," and 2) "DNR Comfort Care - Arrest." Upon the issuance of either order, standard forms of identification are provided for in OAC rule 3701-62-04.

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.

How to get a DNR (do not resuscitate) form. If you want to refuse CPR, you should ask your GP or the doctor in charge of your care to record this decision in a DNR form. You can only get a DNR form from your doctor.