The DNR, short for "Do Not Resuscitate," is a critical one-page form for the frail elderly and those on hospice. It is completed with one's physician, physician assistant or nurse. Not long ago ...

one of the papers that we were asked to fill out was a DNR (Do Not Resuscitate) form. We didn’t think it was a good time to talk to our mom about it because she was going through a lot at the ti ...

one of the papers that we were asked to fill out was a DNR (Do Not Resuscitate) form. We didn’t think it was a good time to talk to our mom about it because she was going through a lot at the ti ...

The interview has been edited for length and clarity. Craig Norris: What is the purpose of a DNR confirmation form? Judy Nairn: I suppose in some ways the order could be phrased as "allow a ...