DNR Bracelets

The laws and regulations regarding DNR and medical ID bracelets can vary by state in the United States. The use of DNR (Do Not Resuscitate) medical ID bracelets is allowed in most states. However, the specific laws and regulations regarding DNR medical ID bracelets can vary by state. Some states require that a DNR order be written on a specific form, while others allow for DNR orders to be written on any document or on a medical ID bracelet.

Here are some examples of states that allow for DNR medical ID bracelets:

  • Florida: Allows for DNR orders to be written on any document, including a medical ID bracelet.

  • Illinois: Allows for DNR orders to be written on a specific form or on a medical ID bracelet.

  • New York: Allows for DNR orders to be written on a specific form or on a medical ID bracelet.

  • Texas: Allows for DNR orders to be written on any document, including a medical ID bracelet.

It is important to check with your state's laws and regulations to ensure compliance with the specific requirements for DNR orders and medical ID bracelets. Healthcare providers and emergency responders must follow the appropriate laws and regulations when responding to a DNR order or a medical ID bracelet.

DNR Online Resources

  • National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO): The NHPCO provides information on end-of-life care, including DNR and POLST forms. Their website offers resources for patients, families, and healthcare professionals to understand these documents and make informed decisions.

  • POLST.org: This website provides comprehensive information about Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment (POLST). It includes resources for patients, families, and healthcare professionals to understand the purpose and use of POLST forms.

  • Aging with Dignity: Aging with Dignity is an organization that promotes the importance of individual choice and control at the end of life. They offer a document called "Five Wishes" that helps individuals express their wishes for medical treatment and care.

  • Respecting Choices: Respecting Choices is an organization that provides education and training for individuals, families, and healthcare professionals on advance care planning. They emphasize person-centered decision-making and offer resources for various aspects of end-of-life care planning.

  • The Conversation Project: This initiative aims to encourage conversations about end-of-life care preferences among families and friends. They provide resources and guides to help individuals discuss their values and wishes for medical treatment.

  • Compassion & Choices: Compassion & Choices is an organization that advocates for end-of-life choice and offers resources for creating advance directives, including DNR and POLST forms. They also provide information on medical aid in dying.