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DNR Order |
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DNR Order See: Do Not Reduce Order |
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lt;/pre> <p>A similar sentiment was expressed by a male respondent, who wrote,</p> <pre> The fact that doctors do not feel comfortable enlisting the family in the discussions of DNR orders most of the time makes me sick. Although there was a DNR order, the family wanted him treated. This phase of SUPPORT found that physicians often didn't have a clue as to what families and patients wanted; DNR orders were often written only in the last few days of life; and more than half of patients died in substantial pain. |
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