Gina M. Piscitello

Jan 13, 2025 | jamanetwork.com | Gina M. Piscitello |William Parker

Addressing Inadequate Documentation of Unilateral Do-Not-Resuscitate Orders Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is the default response for all hospitalized patients who experience a cardiac or respiratory arrest in the United States, unless they have a do-not-resuscitate (DNR) order in their electronic health record (EHR). A standard DNR order must be requested or agreed on by the patient or their surrogate.