EMS ignoring DNR orders

Alright that makes more sense, I will have to look up my protocal..dont come across to many DNRs.
 
Check with your state.
 
Sasha said:
Only if that spouse is POA and can prove they are.
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Not necessarily true. Check your protocols. And in a lot of places, if they are still married, then she might automatically be POA.

Be careful making blanket statements like that Sasha...
 
WuLabsWuTecH said:
Not necessarily true. Check your protocols. And in a lot of places, if they are still married, then she might automatically be POA.

Be careful making blanket statements like that Sasha...
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I know that was true with my old company. And many times their POA was an adult child over the spouse.
 
WuLabsWuTecH said:
Not necessarily true. Check your protocols. And in a lot of places, if they are still married, then she might automatically be POA.

Be careful making blanket statements like that Sasha...
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In general that's true. The overall statement should be, CHECK YOUR LOCAL PROTOCOLS! POR can be the spouse, the children, or even just a trusted friend. It depends on if the patient had any kind of wishes or arranged something like that before hand. If in doubt contact someone on a recorded line who is above you to confirm what to do. In Kentucky you must have a legal DNR form. I can't tell you how many doctors, nurses, and family members i've run into who say or write in their chart:

"Oh btw they're DNR"
"Do you have an EMS DNR form?"
"No, do you need one?"

If you work IFT I'd venture to say at least 25% of your patients have a DNR.
 
If you work IFT I'd venture to say at least 25% of your patients have a DNR.
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More like 50% and only 25% is filled out correctly :P
 
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