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Are Hospice Patients Required to have a Do Not Resuscitate Order (DNR)?

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Are Hospice Patients Required to have a Do Not Resuscitate Order (DNR)?

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No. However, electing Hospice means that no heroic measures will be employed by HPCI staff. Most hospice patients do elect to have a signed DNR; this matter is discussed at the time of admission and throughout the patient’s care with HPCI.

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