What if they had a DNR and the hospital didn't follow it?

What this usually means

This is a serious matter. Contact the hospital's patient relations or risk management department. File a complaint with the California Department of Public Health. Consult an attorney who handles medical errors if there are damages.

What to do next

• Start the PathAfter checklist for situation-aware first steps.
• Find California county help for coroner contacts, vital records, cost tools, and paperwork.
• Open the First 72 Hours Call Log before making calls.
• Open the Documents to Find Checklist when you are ready for paperwork.

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