'I've been given a do not resuscitate order but I want to live'

Key Facts

A DNR - also known as a DNACPR or a DNAR - is a form filled in by a doctor or senior nurse which instructs medial staff not to perform cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) treatment to attempt to restart the heart and breathing after they have stopped.
In most cases people should be informed when a DNR is in place and medics should discuss it with the patient or next of kin.
"I've been in and out the hospital with my chest, but the next time if I go in like that or not even as serious as that, they'll maybe say oh well she's got a DNR, just let her go.
"But people should have a right to find out if there is one in their name, who made the decision and when and be able to question that to better understand it."