My mother has asked not to be resuscitated if she has a medical crisis, but my siblings disagree on what constitutes a medical crisis.

By Carol O'Dell, Caring.com Contributing Writer

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12067

First Published:

18-May-2008

Last updated on

Monday May 19, 2008

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2 Comments

1. Posted by Anonymous 4 months ago

   You must have a family meeting with your Mom's doctor and your whole family. Make a decision with the doctor present because he knows your Mom medically . How are you all going to try and determine what you think should happen medically with your Mom based on opinion? Do this right away and spend valuable time with your family. K

2. Posted by Anonymous 4 months ago

   I feel that if the mother issued a DNR when she was alright, it should be honored. But the family should be willing to take her to a medical facility. My experience is that medical facilities will do what is best, And anyone who is not a medical professional can not make that decision.