Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
dnr
abbreviation
dee-en-ar
Definition
Do Not Resuscitate.
Examples
- “The patient has a DNR order on file, so healthcare providers will respect their wishes in case of cardiac arrest.”
- “In discussions with the family, the doctor explained the implications of a DNR and how it would affect emergency procedures.”
Meaning
A medical order for healthcare providers to not perform CPR or other life-saving measures if a patient stops breathing or their heart stops beating.
Synonyms
- allow natural death
- no resuscitation
