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Christine Ebbink is a wife and mother to eight children. She has previously written for the California Catholic Conference. After graduating from law school and working for the California Legislature, she decided to switch careers and become a full-time homemaker and homeschooling mom.

Are DNRs Ethically Permissible?

By Christine Ebbink / December 16, 2022 /
A DNR order on a clipboard

Do-not-resuscitate orders (DNRs) can be ethically permissible. However, certain criteria, as described below, must be considered in determining whether a DNR can be ethically implemented. (Have questions about end-of-life care? Download HLI’s free e-book, End-of-Life Decisions: A Catholic Guide for Patients and Families, for clear, faithful answers rooted in Catholic teaching). What’s a DNR? A DNR is…

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