Do not resuscitate and do not intubate orders

You don't need an advance directive or living will to have do not resuscitate (DNR) and do not intubate (DNI) orders. To make DNR or DNI orders, tell your healthcare professional about your preferences. Your healthcare professional will write the orders and put them in your medical record. Keep a copy of these orders at home too.

You may already have a living will that includes your choices about resuscitation and intubation. But it's still a good idea to set up DNR or DNI orders each time you stay at a new hospital or healthcare facility.