"A do not resuscitate order (D.N.R.) instructs medical workers not to restart your heart if it stops, prohibiting CPR and other resuscitative measures."
"Some studies show that medical workers sometimes override D.N.R. orders, resuscitating patients who have one, indicating a lack of adherence to patient wishes."
"Even if CPR revives you, chest compressions and shocks can cause debilitating injuries like broken bones, punctured lungs and burns."
"D.N.R. patients often seek to avoid suffering and preserve their quality of life, knowing that resuscitation can lead to worse health outcomes."
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