Originally Posted by Boopers
Gwen and everyone,Most hospitals and doctors have papers called "Advance Directives". You need to fill these papers out and make sure that all interested parties have copies and keep one in your purse. I know death is not an easy subject to discuss with your loved ones but so important.
My mother is 90 and in a nursing home with everything in place. She has made sure that the staff and doctors understand that she wants only to be kept comfortable and without pain. She does not want any heroic measures.
DNR---Do not resusitate
DNI---Do not incubate.
DNT---Do not transport.
Boopers, I hope you don't mind, but the DNI stands for intubate. Since there is a huge difference, I thought you might want to know.