Power of Attorney
True or false? A power of attorney is legally binding.
What is true.
Which document(s) lets you share your wishes about medical care if you can’t speak or make decisions for yourself.
What are advanced directives.
Do advanced directives apply to cases in psychiatrics i.e. mental breakdowns, mental health crisis, or psychosis?
No mental health/ psychiatric instances are disregarded in this case.
What is the person to whom I give decision-making power called?
What is a patient advocate.
To ensure your advanced directive is followed, it is best to discuss your wishes with these people.
Who are your family members or doctors?
Who can I ask to help fill out advanced directives?
Attorneys, churches, family friends.
True or false? You have to be in terminal condition for power of attorney to take effect.
False you can be in any state deemed medically incompetent or unable to make your own decisions.
What percentage of older adults have a completed advanced directives.
What is 36%.
What document do I need if I don't want CPR or life saving treatment?
What is a DNR.
Who qualifies as a durable power of attorney.
Any person 18 or older.
Name two reasons why advanced directives are important.
Preserve Autonomy, Guide Healthcare Providers, Prevent Unwanted Treatment.
Who will make decisions for me if I don't have advanced directives in place?
Who is next of kin or a court appointed guardian.