What does the yellow paper signify in relation to DNR orders?

• A. It is a hospital policy
• B. It is a patient consent form
• C. It is a tax document
• D. It indicates the official state DNR order recognized in Florida

Answer: (D)

In Florida, the yellow paper is the official Do Not Resuscitate order. It’s a legally recognized medical order signed by a physician (and usually the patient or a surrogate) that tells emergency medical services and healthcare providers not to perform CPR or other resuscitation measures if the patient’s heart stops or they stop breathing. The yellow color helps responders spot the order quickly in emergencies, and it is intended to be honored statewide as long as the form is properly completed, dated, and signed. It is not a hospital policy, a patient consent form, or a tax document.