Definition
Advanced Directives means…..
Legal documents that allow people to decide what kind of medical care they want when they are unable to make those decisions
is it ethical to tell the patient about these documents
Yes
What is one regulation of living will
must be over 18 to make this document, signed by declarant, witnessed by 2 people or communicated to attending physician
what is an example of living will
A person may specify that certain measures are to be taken place if he is in a coma
Who is the principal in power of attorney
the patient giving someone else the right to make decisions for them
What does Advanced Directives consist of
it consists living will and power of attorney
What is a regulation of power of attorney
The document must be in writing
Who is an example of a power of attorney
Your children or your spouse would make those medical decisions for you if you are unable to