The journals of gerontology. Series A, Biological sciences and medical sciences
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J. Gerontol. A Biol. Sci. Med. Sci. · Apr 2000
State variation in nursing home mortality outcomes according to do-not-resuscitate status.
This study compares mortality outcomes of Medicaid-reimbursed nursing home residents with and without do-not-resuscitate (DNR) orders in two diverse states. ⋯ This study demonstrates that DNR orders are associated with varying mortality across states. Future research is needed to identify the reasons why state level differences exist.