DNR


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DNR

abbr.
1. Department of Natural Resources
2. do not resuscitate
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DNR

abbreviation for
(Medicine) do not resuscitate
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DNR

do not resuscitate: used in hospitals to indicate a prior decision by the patient or the patient's family to avoid extraordinary means of prolonging life.
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Translations

DNR

abbr Do Not Resuscitate. V. resuscitate.
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Venneman, Narnor-Harris, Perish, and Hamilton (2008) conducted the first empirical study on the difference between the phrases DNR and AND.
In the process of training residents of Internal Medicine it is important that experienced faculty members discuss the ethical and legal foundations, the indications and the process of discussing CPR and DNR with the relevant parties.
The 2008 Minnesota Legislature through Session Law (Chapter 368, Section 76) mandated that the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) convene a Moose Advisory Committee (MAC) to make moose (Alces alces) management and research recommendations to the agency.
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On petition to this court, the Myers seek review of three issues: (1) whether the DNR had the authority to amend their permit; (2) whether two exemptions in Wis.
The Ministry of Health (MoH) said exclusively to Times of Oman, "The National Biologic Ethics Committee worked with the MoH in creating a comprehensive national document for Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) orders, which will soon be released." DNR is a procedure put in place for cases in which performing CPR on a person can revive his/her heartbeat but, sadly, not bring him/her to a responsive state, or for cases in which the patient is further harmed by CPR.
All told, the DNR is offering more than 450 acres of land for sale.