Out-of-Hospital DNR Order

The Texas Out-of-Hospital DNR (Do-Not-Resuscitate) Order is a medical form that allows a person to state their wish not to receive certain life-sustaining measures outside of an inpatient hospital setting. This can include places such as a home, nursing home, assisted living facility, or hospice environment. Because the form carries serious medical and legal significance, it is important to understand when it applies, who should have access to it, and how it must be properly completed. Learning how this document works can help ensure that a person’s wishes are clearly communicated and respected in a medical emergency.