Are Orthodox Jews allowed to have a do not resuscitate (DNR) order? #nurse #doctor #jewish #healthcare #ethics | Miriam Malnik-Ezagui

A Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) order is a medical directive that tells healthcare providers not to perform CPR or other resuscitation measures if your heart or breathing stops. This decision isn’t about giving up—and it isn’t right for everyone. Many people want life-saving treatment, especially when they’re young or healthy. But for others, such as someone who is elderly, medically fragile, or facing a terminal illness, CPR can cause serious injury and prolong suffering rather than improve quality

DNR or Do Not Resuscitate order is a hard decision by Doctors and family members. It’s done to ensure we do not prolong patient’s suffering and pain. Treatment like antibiotics and anticoagulant still go on as usual but in the event of a collapse, CPR and invasive ventilation would not be performed | Dr Frank