On 25 March, Camilla Flinteerman wrote: <snip> BTW, our doc told us that if one is terminal and does not want life >support measures, "don't call 911" as it is their designated job to try >to resuscitate everyone! <snip> We found this out also about two years ago when my mother-in-law was dying of cancer. We learned that our fire department, which operates our ambulances, has no way of recognizing a DNR. We found this very hard to believe at the time. It's worthy of being repeated. Art J. Arthur Hirsch [log in to unmask] Lewisville, TX Home of the Fighting Farmers ............................................. . Always Remember This: . , Happiness Is Right, So Choose Happiness. . .............................................