A Do-Not-Resuscitate (DNR) order is a physician's written order instructing health care providers not to attempt cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in case of cardiac or respiratory arrest. Ohio's DNR law relieves emergency medical services (EMS) personnel and other medical professionals and facilities of their duty to resuscitate a person if that person has DNR identification or a DNR order, provided that withholding or withdrawal of CPR is in accordance with the Ohio Department of Health`s (ODH) do-not-resuscitate protocol. This Do-Not-Resuscitate order would go along with the individual's Living Will.
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