Do Not Resuscitate Order (DNRO)

The DNRO is a physician's order not to resuscitate if a person goes into cardiac or pulmonary arrest. It is part of the prescribed medical treatment plan and must have a physician's signature. It is also signed by the patient and the health care surrogate or power of attorney. It is the legal document that instructs the hospital or emergency medical service to not resuscitate a person in cardiac or pulmonary failure

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