Re:How Doctors Die (2013)
by oleander73 on Monday April 05, 2021 @02:27AM
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You should at the very least investigate the effectiveness and risks of resuscitation. I only got a DNR after being diagnosed with incurable cancer, but had I known the (in)effectiveness and risks of resuscitation I would have done it much earlier.
It depends on a lot of factors. Most young people without a preexisting issue shouldn't get a DNR. Are there cases where they bring you back as a vegetable? Sure. But there are also cases where they bring you back and make a full recovery. A living will or medical power of attorney would better address the scenarios with bad outcomes for young people without preexisting issues.
While there are many doctors that don't want the end to drag out, there are many who believe DNRs and living wills are not the best thing either (with a good bit of overlap too). Generally, you only want a DNR if you know you have a terminal illness or are very old. The living will can be better, but you still can't cover every scenario or account for all factors. At least you can outline some concepts and name a person to carry out those decisions the best they can.