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If you have a DNR order and decide to have a cardiac catheterization and possible stent, does that revoke the DNR order? This is a question for an Ohio resident
Karen,
I am going to answer your question from an ethics standpoint and not give legal advice. From an ethics standpoint, the decision to have a medical procedure does not revoke a DNR (Do Not Resuscitate) Order. A DNR is an expression of the desires of the patient and should be honored unless it is expressly revoked. The DNR would apply should someone become incapacitated and the patient should express what his/her expressed wishes are before going through the procedure so that the proxies and medical providers are aware.
Paul D. Friedman, M.A., Ph.D., J.D.
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Paul D. Friedman, M.A., Ph.D., J.D.
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I have a master's degree in bioethics which inlcudes medical and research ethics. In addition to a law degree, I have a doctorate of philosophy in comparative ethics involving medicine, law and business. I also am an Adjunct Professor at a medical school.
I can answer questions related to the ethics of withholding, instituting or withdrawal of life support.
For more information, you may visit my website at WWW.EXPERTETHICS.COM
Experience
Experience in the area
I have been a practicing trial attorney since 1989 plus I have a master's degree in bioethics and a doctorate of philosophy regarding comparative ethics. I am also an Adjunct Professor at a medical school where I teach current providers and students medical ethics.
Organizations
State Bar of Arizona
State Bar of Colorado (inactive)
District of Columbia Bar (inactive)
Federal Bar
Licensed in Arizona District Court
Licensed in Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals
Licensed in the United States Supreme Court
American Bar Association
National Board of Trial Advocacy
American Association for Justice
Arizona Trial Lawyers Association
American Society for Bioethics and Humanities
Kennedy Institute of Ethics
National Association of Realtors
Education/Credentials
Bachelor of Arts 1985
Juris Doctorate 1989
Master of Arts in Bioethics 2004
Doctorate of Philosphy 2006
Awards and Honors
Phi Beta Kappa
Multiple Who's Who
Publications
A list of my copyrighted publications and presentations is contained at WWW.EXPERTETHICS.COM
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