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DNR or Full Code for Resuscitation?
Aging Well | Last Active: 3 days ago | Replies (58)Comment receiving replies
Since a good bit of the DNR question seems to center around the risk of broken bones as we age, maybe it's worth discussing your bone health with your doctor before making a decision. We don't all fit in the same category for bone health. The question of DNR for me could also be different if I have a heart attack or medical emergency in or out of a hospital, rehab facility or hospice setting. Can we have a limited DNR which rules out CPR but not a defibrillator, limits the attempts or covers the possibility of being found unconscious with no way of knowing how long ago we experienced the medical emergency. How do we account for future changes in CPR or alternative lifesaving measures? I don't want to be laying there with a DNR order based on outdated medical criteria. I guess I need to have this conversation with my cardiologist and oncologist because I have more questions than answers.
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@kjoed53 "I guess I need to have this conversation with my cardiologist and oncologist because I have more questions than answers." Good for you! Having questions is a good thing. and wanting answers is a good thing. And understanding that life circumstances can change is a definitely a good thing! Exploring our options and accommodating changes shows you are aware of things. What was important 5 years ago can certainly change. Something for all of us to bear in mind!
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@kjoed53 ,
DNR/DNI Documents need to be reviewed as your life changes, not just by yourself, but with several doctors--GP, Cardio, Endro--and whoever is involved with your care. The decisions documented in a DNR are not simple and you need as much input as possible. Another question you need to ask yourself: "What do you want to do with the rest of your life?"