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What is the difference between a living will and a DNR?

by Laurie Ohall | Oct 11, 2011 | Estate Planning, Florida Laws, Health Care Directives, Living Will

A DNR order is not the same as a living will.  A DNR is an order signed by a doctor which indicates that the patient should not be resuscitated.   This has to be signed by both the doctor and the patient (or their healthcare surrogate, healthcare proxy or court...

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