Are DNR Orders Followed?

In another discussion with one of my doctors, he ordered me to have a living will and a DNR (Do Not Resuscitate) order on file. I asked why...

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In another discussion with one of my
doctors, he ordered me to have a living will and a DNR (Do Not
Resuscitate) order on file. I asked why and explained that with the
number of doctors ignoring them when a family member would not honor
them and requested lifesaving attempts, should I even consider having
them on file. Even the hospital he worked for often bypassed them to
honor the wishes
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