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Do Not Resuscitate Orders, ID Bracelets & Experiences

Aging Well | Last Active: Mar 17 12:29pm | Replies (73)

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Some folks keep their DNR signed form on their fridge, often if living alone, but if something bad happens to them outside of their home, or in shopping mall, etc. the person is rushed to hospital, doubt anyone would go to their home and look for it, and if person is sadly unconscious etc., cannot give information. I have my DNR in a small file to gather up if going to emerge, one on my drs. patient file - but what if night time when dr not there, or weekends. I cannot think of any way to cover all scenarios of serious injury/illness , especially if away from home, that anyone in attendance can find your DND - if so, I too would like to know a suitable place. Even wearing a DND bracelet has no signature - and if person has no id on them....???? thanks

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Replies to "Some folks keep their DNR signed form on their fridge, often if living alone, but if..."

Yes. In the hospice/DNR class I was in, the social worker said many people put their signed form on fridge, but there is no assurance anyone is going to get it from there. There do seem to be a great many variables.