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33 years old: When should I start considering doing a Will a DNR etc?
Just Want to Talk | Last Active: Nov 25, 2022 | Replies (18)Comment receiving replies
I have a question about Do not resuscitate form. Where should we keep our signed and witnessed by a doctor form ? Discussion has not resulted in an answer...some people keep theirs on their fridge, or in safety deposit box, etc. but if something horrible happens, such as vehicle accident, when out of town and person is e.g. temporarily unable to discuss to answer questions, how does the hospital know that person even has a DNR form, or where it is? Was discussing this with a social worker today and he said on fridge but am I to take off fridge and put in ? my pocket or ? every time I go out of the house? It's bothering me that I have gone to the trouble of obtaining the form,, having previous doctor sign it but it is now sitting in my office/den upstairs...any ideas? Thanks, J.
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@lacy2 I live in Oregon. I filled out a POLST [Portable Order for Life-Sustaining Treatment] and have the original in my file. I also keep a colored copy with me. Here in Oregon, a POLST can be registered with the Oregon POLST Registry, and the original one has the registry number on it via an adhesive label. Likewise, there is a magnet on the fridge with the number. As the informational trifold says, it is a medical order, versus an advance directive, which is considered a legal form only. Each state seems to vary in how they handle the situation and forms. Recently, a gentleman had an accident at his home near here. Because his family knew of his POLST, and could produce it, first responders were able to follow his wishes.
I have DNR orders in my advanced directive through 5 Wishes, and the POLST gives me additional peace of mind.
Ginger