Human Growth and Development / Unit 17 HGD 2429 short lesson, about 20 seconds
DNR, DNI and DNH
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The idea
A do-not-resuscitate order means no CPR if the heart or breathing stops; without one, staff must attempt resuscitation.
In practice
Do-not-intubate orders ruling out a breathing tube, and do-not-hospitalize orders avoiding unwanted transfers from long-term care.
Where people slip
Patients cite avoiding prolonged suffering and not burdening others, and many see resuscitation as violent and unlikely to succeed.
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