DNR vs Living Will: What's the Difference and When Does Each Apply
A living will documents your CPR preference. A DNR is the physician's order that actually stops resuscitation. Having one does not mean you have the other. Here is how they differ and when you need each.
Writing a living will requires thinking through hard questions first and then turning your answers into a valid document. Here is what to include, how to address each type of treatment decision, and how to execute it correctly for your state.