Do Not Resuscitate

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DO NOT RESUSCITATE ORDER FOR HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS

To all persons to whom this document is presented, please be aware that I am being cared for at home under the Hospice concept.  Due to the terminal nature of my illness and after consultation with my attending physician I am requesting that no basic or advanced life support be initiated.  I hereby authorize Hospice of Warren County to release a copy of this form to such persons or agencies who may need access to this statement.

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Legal Representative                                                Patient

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Witness                                                                         Date

To all persons to whom this document is presented, please be aware that I have carefully examined this patient and have determined that his/her condition is not amenable to cure by current medical knowledge.  After careful discussion with the patient and next of kin, we have determined that resuscitative attempts for this patient are not in his/her best interest.

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Physician                                                                      Date

I certify that this patient is terminally ill with

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Hospice Medical Director                                          Date

HOS-5084                                                                                                                             0722931.DOC

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