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March 19, 2013 5:52 pm at 5:52 pm
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This will only help in a hospital, since in a hospital setting (same is with nursing home) the DNR does not have to be present, it can be on file or noted on the patients medical records.
In a pre-hospital setting such as an assisted living facility or private residence, the actual DNR document has to be present, otherwise it is not valid.
Rescuers are not allowed to assume or believe anyone that this person has a DNR until they actually see it.