DNR Guidelines for Medical ID Wearers

DNR Guidelines for Medical IDs

A medical ID allows you to communicate your choice when you cannot speak for yourself. A DNR or Do Not Resuscitate request is usually made by the patient or health care power of attorney and allows medical teams to respect the patient’s wishes. In Australia, CPR and advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) will not be performed when a valid written DNR order is present. Identifying a standard DNR bracelet on a patient is the standard way for first responders to comply with these wishes.

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Understanding a DNR Order in Australia

Know the Terms

A DNR Order is also known as No CPR, NFR (Not for resuscitation), NFAR (Not for attempted resuscitation), DNAR (do not attempt resuscitation) or AND (allow natural death).

Respect Your Choice

Although laws vary across the country, emergency medical services will comply with a valid DNR form signed by your doctor, allowing a natural transition.

Communicate Clearly

Wearing a DNR bracelet or necklace has become the standard way for people to instantly communicate their choice of a natural death to emergency responders.