Doctors faced an unusual dilemma when an unconscious patient was brought to the ED with the words “Do Not Resuscitate” tattooed across his chest. This unusual case was recently published in New England Journal Of Medicine. What really happened? An unconscious man was brought to ED with a history of serious health problems and a high blood alcohol level. He has no identification and no family member with him. However, the doctors received a shock when they removed his shirt and found the words ‘Do Not Resuscitate’ tattooed on his chest.
The word “ Not ” was underlined and the tattoo also included a signature . What is a ‘Do Not Resuscitate’ order? The ‘Do Not Resuscitate’ (DNR) order is a well-documented and accepted concept in most developed countries. However, the order is still not documented legal practice in India. DNR is a legal order written to withhold cardiopulmonary…
