What is the difference between a Living Will and a Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) order?
• A Living Will states circumstances and details of health care you wish or do not wish to have. • A DNR order is an order written by the physician stating that certain medical interventions will not be done in the event of serious and irreversible deterioration, cardiac arrest, or respiratory arrest. The order is written by the physician only after consultation with the patient (or the family if the patient is unable to participate in the discussion). 16. What resources does the hospital provide in helping to prepare an Advance Directive? Forms, information booklets, and assistance with addressing questions and concerns are available through our Social Services and Palliative Care personnel. If you change or revoke your Advance Directives, be sure to give revised copies to each person to whom you have previously given copies and tell them to destroy the old ones. This information is not meant to be legal advice. If you have legal concerns, you should contact a lawyer.
