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A member asked:
My doctor says i am too young for a dnr, is this an actual restriction or one he has come up with himself?
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No, there is no restriction in DNR in adult. If you do not want to be resuscitated under any circumstances, you can choose DNR and that is your health care's right. But what your doctor said is understandable to any health care provider.
Answered 6/4/2022
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There are no formal age restrictions on medical orders for life sustaining therapy. Context is always needed and such decisions are relatively unusual in young patients with no known life limiting medical conditions.
Answered 6/4/2022
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There is no age restriction for having a DNR directive. However, you should keep in mind that your perspective may change with time and you have the office of modifying your directive. Wish you good health!
Answered 6/4/2022
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