Re: DNR in the Field

["MIKE SMITH" <msmith_01@email.msn.com>]

New DNR laws in Ohio lean towards allowing the person to die.  In fact the
EMS has mor protection aginst assult and kidnapping if you allow the patient
to die.

In most cases it's for the best.

Mike
----- Original Message -----
From: Jim Kendrick <jim.kendrick@worldnet.att.net>
To: <flightmed@flightweb.com>
Sent: Friday, July 20, 2001 01:48 PM
Subject: Re: DNR in the Field


> Nancy,
>
> In most case either work it to it's conclusion while/ or contacting  med
> control. This seems to be the general practice unless local protocol or
> state law is very clear.
>
> Jim Kendrick CC\NREMT-P, CFP
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <omgwafn@att.net>
> To: <Flightmed@flightweb.com>
> Sent: Friday, July 20, 2001 7:40 AM
> Subject: DNR in the Field
>
>
> > Hi all...Just trying to find out how this is being
> > handled in other parts of the country....
> >
> > What do medics do when they get on scene, a DNR order is
> > presented but there are opposing family members
> > regarding carrying out the DNR order?
> >
> > Thanks for your help....
> >
> > Nancy Hunter, RN
> >
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