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Can EMS personnel recognize other out-of-state DNR orders?

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Can EMS personnel recognize other out-of-state DNR orders?

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EMS personnel are permitted to honor other physician-signed DNR orders, after consultation with the physician managing the emergency. How do EMS personnel decide if someone claiming to be a legal surrogate is telling the truth? EMS personnel do not have to make this decision. If someone claims to be the legal surrogate for the patient, then EMS personnel can, on “good faith”, take their word.