The Jury Got it Wrong: DNR by Deception — and 40 Hours Without an Advocate

🚨 DNI does NOT mean DNR — but was that how it was interpreted in Grace’s case?
In today’s episode, nurses Jodi & Suzi break down how this critical misstep occurred, why implied consent is never enough, and how nurses have a duty to clarify, question, and advocate during code status conversations.
We open the show by highlighting a tragic pattern: Grace was left without an advocate for nearly 40 hours while her father fought for legal approval to let her sister step in. This all-too-common hospital practice of sending family home at night left Grace isolated — just when her life was on the line.
But we also explore the other side of this issue — when DNR orders are appropriate. You’ll hear a personal story of a peaceful, collaborative end-of-life decision, and learn how to recognize when it may be time to let a loved one pass with dignity.
📺 Part 4 of our 6-part series
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Watch Part 1
https://rumble.com/v6wi23c-jury-got-it-wrong-when-nurses-fail-the-family-too.html
Part 2
https://rumble.com/v6x5a5o-the-jury-got-it-wrong-sedation-without-consent-and-silencing-the-family.html
Part 3
https://rumble.com/v6xgk4u-the-jury-got-it-wrong-stripping-away-the-advocate.html