Does Ohio have a law concerning Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) Orders?
Yes. Ohio adopted a law concerning DNR Orders in 1998. Can I sign my own (DNR) Order? No. Unlike Living Wills and Health Care Powers of Attorney, DNR Orders must be written and signed by a physician or advanced practice nurse after consultation with the patient. Where should my Living Will, Health Care Power of Attorney and DNR be kept? Copies of these forms should be kept in easily accessible places where others can find them. You also should give copies of your Living Will, Health Care Power of Attorney and/or DNR Order to your physician, family members and any close friends who might serve as caretakers. What does DNR mean? DNR stands for “do not resuscitate.” A person who does not wish to have cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) performed may make this wish known through a physician’s order called a DNR Order. A DNR Order addresses the various methods used to revive people whose hearts have stopped functioning or who have stopped breathing. Examples of these treatments include ches
