Advanced Directives
What are Advance Directives?
Legal documents that allow people to state what medical treatment they want or do not want in the event that they become incapacitated and are unable to express their wishes regarding medical care
What are living wills?
Documents that allow individuals to state what measures should or should not be taken to prolong life when their conditions are terminal.
A living will must be signed when the person is capable and is witnessed by 2 adults who can not benefit from the death.
True
What does a DNR order mean?
CPR is not done if the person is not breathing.
What are TWO MAIN directives?
Living Wills and Durable Power of Attorney
When does a Living Will go into effect?
When you are no longer able to make your own decisions.
POA's can be given to any qualified adult.
False
What does CPR stand for?
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
What does POA stand for?
Power of Attorney
Can you do a Living Will without a lawyer?
Yes
Your Advanced Directive can be changed.
True
What does DNI mean?
Do not intubate.
What are a Short Form POA's responsibilties?
Financial duties
When does a Living Will become legal?
When it is signed.
You can have your healthcare provider be your Medical Power of Attorney.
False
What does DNR stand for?
Do not resuscitate