Does a patient need to agree to a DNR order to be admitted to the hospice program?
A hospice may not discriminate against a patient for not agreeing to a DNR (Do-Not-Resuscitate) order. Hospice does not provide resuscitation (either at home or in the inpatient unit), but patients and/or families are informed that they may call 911 if this is desired. If a patient wishing resuscitation needs inpatient care, he or she would be admitted to a hospital that provides this and hospice services would be discontinued until the patient is discharged.
