Norman's posting earlier today reminded me of a question I wanted to ask re. DNRs!
My mother's DNR document is kept in her file in the care home. What would be the situation if "the worst" happened whilst we were out and about? Would a hospital find it on her electronic records? Would my word be good enough?
When mum was having a series of fairly serious hospital investigations last Spring the care home did say to me that the DNR should accompany us whenever she left the building, but - to be honest - I really don't want to have to be thinking about getting that from the office for every sociable outing!
Pennie
My mother's DNR document is kept in her file in the care home. What would be the situation if "the worst" happened whilst we were out and about? Would a hospital find it on her electronic records? Would my word be good enough?
When mum was having a series of fairly serious hospital investigations last Spring the care home did say to me that the DNR should accompany us whenever she left the building, but - to be honest - I really don't want to have to be thinking about getting that from the office for every sociable outing!
Pennie