Mr. Pinkerton has decided that if he should stop breathing, he does not want any health-care professionals to perform CPR upon him. What is the name for this directive?

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The name for the directive Mr. Pinkerton has decided is "Do Not Resuscitate" or DNR. This means that health-care professionals should not perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on him if he stops breathing or his heart stops. This is a specific type of advance directive that allows individuals to choose what kind of medical treatment they want or do not want if they are unable to make decisions for themselves. Option A and B are not accurate terms for this directive, while option D refers to a different concept, which involves withholding treatment to allow a natural death.

Mr Pinkerton Has Decided That If He Should Stop Breathing