What is a Do-Not-Resuscitate/Practitioner Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment?
A DNR/POLST Order is an advanced directive that says if your heart or breathing stops you do not wish for cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) or it can state your desires for life-sustaining treatment. The Uniform DNR/POLST Order will be placed in your medical files and must be signed by you, or your authorized legal representative, and your attending practitioner.
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