A: A do-not-resuscitate order is an important, but often very difficult, decision to make. We want to live, but if keeping us alive means taking steps that prolong our life even though we are left ...

In today’s intricate medical environment, the conversation surrounding end-of-life care has gained unprecedented significance. Central to these discussions is the deliberation over whether to ...

Do not resuscitate, sometimes called DNR by medical professionals, is a directive that you can formally make to have medical providers refrain from resuscitation efforts in the event of a cardiac ...

Some emergency medical responders in Washington state have been given more legal leeway to refuse to resuscitate terminally ill patients who want to die, as long as the patient has "compelling reasons ...

Re: “I don’t want CPR; will anyone listen?” [Sept. 23, Opinion]: Thanks for the pertinent “My Take” by Jim deMaine. Let me add a footnote: I have taken all the wise advice offered by deMaine, but just ...