In April 2022, 81-year old Celeste Salanitri died twelve days after being resuscitated by paramedics. Unfortunately, she never wanted to be resuscitated in the first place. Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) laws – and the accompanying forms and rules – can be confusing. In this episode, Nick and Samantha explain what DNR is – and is not – and explore the legal, ethical and clinical implications of DNRs for EMS providers. Please like, comment, and subscribe!
Links:
Walser, A. (2022, May 9). “She Didn’t Want to Be Resuscitated”: Family Says Paramedics Ignoring DNR Order Led to Suffering, ABC Action News/WFTS Tampa Bay https://www.abcactionnews.com/news/local-news/i-team-investigates/she-didnt-want-to-be-resuscitated-family-says-paramedics-ignoring-dnr-order-led-to-suffering
State of Florida Do Not Resuscitate Order: https://www.floridahealth.gov/licensing-and-regulation/trauma-system/_documents/dnro-form-multi-lingual2004bwyw.pdf
State of Florida Frequently Asked Questions About a Do Not Resuscitate Order (DNRO): https://www.floridahealth.gov/licensing-and-regulation/trauma-system/_documents/dnro-faq.pdf
Pope, T., Unwanted Medical Treatment, https://www.thaddeuspope.com/unwantedtreatment.htmlSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In April 2022, 81-year old Celeste Salanitri died twelve days after being resuscitated by paramedics. Unfortunately, she never wanted to be resuscitated in the first place. Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) laws – and the accompanying forms and rules – can be confusing. In this episode, Nick and Samantha explain what DNR is – and is not – and explore the legal, ethical and clinical implications of DNRs for EMS providers. Please like, comment, and subscribe!
Experienced Fire and EMS Captain with a demonstrated history of working in the public safety industry. Skilled in Crisis Management, Government, Law Enforcement, Emergency Management, and Fire Management. Strong healthcare services professional with a B.S. focused in Emergency Management/Homeland Security and a Masters in Public Administration from Jacksonville State University.
Senior Associate General Counsel at Grady Health System, a major public academic healthcare system in the U.S. My role involves advising on legal aspects of patient care, ethics, HR, compliance, and regulatory issues. I conduct training, draft and review legal documents, and represent the Health System in various legal proceedings, including guardianship cases in Fulton County Probate Court. I also focus significantly on Grady Health System’s EMS division, providing legal advice and hosting “The Standard of Care” Podcast on EMS legal issues. I chair the In-House Counsel Association of the Georgia Hospital Association and am a member of the State Bars of Georgia and South Carolina. I hold an MBA and MHA from Georgia State University’s J. Mack Robinson College of Business (2014).
