Do not resuscitate

Do not resuscitate
DNR form used in Virginia
Other namesDo not attempt resuscitation, allow natural death, no code, do not attempt cardiopulmonary resuscitation, do not attempt resuscitation, no CPR, not for resuscitation, not to be resuscitated no code

A do-not-resuscitate order (DNR), also known as Do Not Attempt Resuscitation (DNAR), Do Not Attempt Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (DNACPR), no code or allow natural death, is a medical order, written or oral depending on the jurisdiction, indicating that a person should not receive cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) if that person's heart stops beating. Sometimes these decisions and the relevant documents also encompass decisions around other critical or life-prolonging medical interventions. The legal status and processes surrounding DNR orders vary in different polities. Most commonly, the order is placed by a physician based on a combination of medical judgement and patient involvement.

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