Advance Directives and Do Not Resuscitate Orders

An advance directive and do not resuscitate order are the two most important medical documents caregivers need to make sure are in place their loved ones.

An 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗱𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 is a legal document used to make end-of-life decisions ahead of time. It alleviates medical staff and family from having to make these decisions on another’s behalf. A 𝗱𝗼 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘂𝘀𝗰𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 (𝗗𝗡𝗥) order is a document that denies life-saving measures if a person’s heart stops beating or they are unable to breathe on their own. For more information on advance directives and do not resuscitate orders, read Two Legal Documents Caregivers Need to Make Decisions for a Sick Loved One https://www.caregiving.com/posts/adva...

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Rosalind Jones is a Caregiving.com contributor and the CEO and owner of Jacksonville’s Best Caregivers, an organization that provides short and long-term health care. She is passionate about making a healthy difference in the lives of family and professional caregivers and those who need care. Learn more Facebook: jacksonvillesbestcaregivers

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