A New Mexico do not resuscitate form allows an individual to decline resuscitation in the event of cardiac or respiratory arrest. “Resuscitation” in this case includes CPR, defibrillation, and other similar measures, but doesn’t include other emergency treatment or comfort care. This DNR order applies only to emergencies outside a hospital setting.
A New Mexico do not resuscitate form allows an individual to decline resuscitation in the event of cardiac or respiratory arrest. “Resuscitation” in this case includes CPR, defibrillation, and other similar measures, but doesn’t include other emergency treatment or comfort care. This DNR order applies only to emergencies outside a hospital setting.
The patient (or their authorized health care agent) and a physician, advanced practice nurse, or physician assistant must sign this document.[1]
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