Patients who choose not to have medical intervention when their heart or lungs shut down are issuing a(n):

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Patients who choose not to have medical intervention when their heart or lungs shut down issue a do-not-resuscitate (DNR) order. This directive instructs healthcare providers not to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) if the patient's heart or breathing stops. This is not euthanasia or physician-assisted suicide, as those involve intentional actions to end someone's life. It is also not explicitly a commitment to palliative care, although a DNR order may be part of a larger care plan that includes palliative interventions.

Patients Who Choose Not to Have Medical Intervention When Their