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In the U. S., cardiopulmonary resuscitation ( CPR ) and advanced cardiac life support ( ACLS ) will not be performed if a valid written " DNR " order is present.

Many US states do not recognize living wills or health care proxies in the prehospital setting and prehospital personnel in those areas may be required to initiate resuscitation measures unless a specific state sponsored form is appropriately filled out and cosigned by a physician.