Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) Ohio
- Document Name:
- “Do Not Resuscitate Comfort Care Order ” OR ” Do Not Resuscitate Comfort Care Order-Arrest Order”
- Where do you get the form
- A physician, a certified nurse practitioner or a clinical nurse specialist can complete the form. If you need to provide a form to your physician, click here
- Who signs the form
- The physician and the patient can consent to a DNR order.
- Patient Identification
- A wallet card, an EMR hospital bracelet or the completed form can be used by EMS personnel.
- How do you obtain a DNR bracelet
- Once the DNR form is signed, you can obtain a bracelet.
- Revoking a DNR
- You may revoke the DNR at any time, either orally or in writing. You may also revoke the DNR by destroying the DNR form, wallet card or DNR bracelet.
- Photocopy
- A photocopy is recognized as an authentic DNR form.
- State info link:
- http://codes.ohio.gov/orc/2133.02
- Other links:
- http://www.vialoflife.com/
- DNR Bracelet links
- DNR bracelets may be obtained from most companies that sell medical identification bracelets, provided they have a copy of your Ohio DNR form on file. Some bracelet sources include:
- Wristband Resources:
http://www.wristband.com - Tab Band Positive Identification Systems:
http://www.tabband.com - PDC-Precision Dynamics Corporation:
http://www.pdcorp.com - N-Style ID:
http://www.n-styleid.com - Medic Assist:
http://www.medicassist.com - American Medical ID:
http://www.americanmedical-id.com
- Wristband Resources:
- Special Notes:
- Order a Vial of Life decal for your front door. The decal informs Emergency Medical Services team a DNR has been prepared and can be found in your refrigerator.
Ohio has two types of DNR forms. In addition, your Living Will may include some DNR language. Discuss these options with your physician or attorney and select the one appropriate for your intentions.
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Where does one obtain the DRN wallet card?
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Just doing a web search will turn up several sites where you can print out a paper form that can folded and stored in your wallet. Or you can go a fancier route by contacting a company like https://www.thesmartmedcard.com/medical-alert-id-cards.php and getting a plastic ID card created. The cost for the plastic card – $59.95!
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