Provide for a do-not-intubate order separate from a DNR order

Summary

The bill amends Ohio Revised Code sections 2133.01 and 2133.25 to allow patients to issue a DNI order that is independent of a DNR order. It clarifies how DNI, DNR, and durable powers of attorney for health care interact, giving patients more precise control over life‑sustaining treatments. This change matters because it lets individuals refuse mechanical ventilation while still permitting other resuscitative measures.

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