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State Form 49559 Out of Hospital Do Not Resuscitate Declaration and Order - Indiana
What Is State Form 49559?
This is a legal form that was released by the Indiana Department of Homeland Security - a government authority operating within Indiana. As of today, no separate filing guidelines for the form are provided by the issuing department.
FAQ
Q: What is Form 49559?
A: Form 49559 is the Out of Hospital Do Not Resuscitate Declaration and Order used in Indiana.
Q: What is the purpose of Form 49559?
A: The purpose of Form 49559 is to allow individuals to express their desire to not be resuscitated in the event of a medical emergency outside of a hospital setting.
Q: Who can use Form 49559?
A: Any adult of sound mind in Indiana can use Form 49559 to declare their do not resuscitate (DNR) wishes.
Q: Is Form 49559 legally binding?
A: Yes, if properly completed and signed, Form 49559 is legally binding in Indiana.
Q: What does it mean to be 'do not resuscitate'?
A: Being 'do not resuscitate' means that in the event of cardiac or respiratory arrest, medical professionals will not perform CPR or other life-sustaining measures.
Form Details:
- Released on September 1, 2011;
- The latest edition provided by the Indiana Department of Homeland Security;
- Easy to use and ready to print;
- Quick to customize;
- Compatible with most PDF-viewing applications;
- Fill out the form in our online filing application.
Download a fillable version of State Form 49559 by clicking the link below or browse more documents and templates provided by the Indiana Department of Homeland Security.
