The bill states that "a Do Not Resuscitate or DNR order written by any health care provider in a hospital setting shall not be implemented without the signature of the patient or a family member of the patient."
Wednesday, January 16, 2019
Kentucky May Require Signature for DNR orders
Perhaps following either legislation recently implemented in Texas or "Simon's Law" legislation being considered in several other states, Kentucky H.B. 167 would prohibit unilateral DNR orders.
The bill states that "a Do Not Resuscitate or DNR order written by any health care provider in a hospital setting shall not be implemented without the signature of the patient or a family member of the patient."
The bill states that "a Do Not Resuscitate or DNR order written by any health care provider in a hospital setting shall not be implemented without the signature of the patient or a family member of the patient."
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