Study Shows Do-Not-Resuscitate Orders Can Lead to Worse Care, Increase Death Rates
A do-not-resuscitate, or DNR, order is used to indicate when a patient chooses to forgo resuscitation, however recent analysis shows that multiple studies have connected the presence of DNR orders to elevated death rates, poorer medical care, and negative health outcomes. Dr. Jonathan Baktari joins the podcast to discuss the findings from this analysis, how it can impact individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, and how these concerns can be addressed.
Guest: Jonathan Baktari, MD, CEO, chief medical officer, e7 Health