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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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@rosemarya

I want to share an article that I found to be extremely informative: Is a do-not-resuscitate tattoo a valid advance directive?

In addition to tattoos, I read that -
-Just as important as an advance directive is the conversation with family and friends.
-If you wish to avoid aggressive treatment in an ambulance, emergency responders can honor your wishes, but only if you have a Physician Order for Scope of Treatment
or are wearing a state-approved community do-not-resuscitate bracelet. While this information is specific to Minnesota and Wisconsin, the information about what to consider in a planning your D.N.R. (Do Not Resuscitate) extends to all of us and our families and loved ones.
- Talk with your health care team if you wish to have a do-not-resuscitate bracelet or would like to discuss advance care planning and complete these documents.
- It's critical to know that emergency responders cannot follow advance directives in emergency situations.

Here is the link to information from Mayo Clinic Health System:
- Is a do-not-resuscitate tattoo a valid advance directive?
https://www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org/hometown-health/featured-topic/is-a-do-not-resuscitate-tattoo-a-valid-advance-directive

How does the information contained in this article affect your thinking on getting a tattoo or a medical ID bracelet?

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@rosemarya I honestly do not know what my state recommends/has in place. Talking to our local ambulance service and fire department are things I hadn't even considered doing! I have a registered POLST [portable order for life sustaining treatment]. All my doctors and clinics have a copy, I retain the original. There is also an advanced directive, medical power of attorney, with my husband knowing where all those are located. We keep copies of our important documents on a stick, and a second [same info] stick resides off-site with my bonus son.

As others have mentioned, there is no time like the present to have things in place.
Ginger