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H&W Mod 2

Cha McNeil

Created on June 25, 2024

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02

MEDICAL CARE DECISIONS & ADVANCE DIRECTIVES

Module Learning Goals

By participating in this module students will be able to:

  • Understand the importance of making informed medical care decisions and how these choices impact your health outcomes.
  • Define what advance directives are, including living wills and durable powers of attorney for health care.
  • Identify the situations in which advance directives become necessary and the benefits of having them in place.
  • Recognize the steps involved in creating and communicating your medical care preferences to healthcare providers and loved ones.

What is an Advance Directive

click to watch this video by eForms on Advance directives.

Advance Directive

An advance directive outlines an individual's preferences for medical treatment. This includes living wills, which specify the types of medical interventions a person would or would not like to receive, and durable power of attorney for healthcare, which allows individuals to designate someone to make healthcare decisions on their behalf if they become unable to do so.

Healthcare Power of Attorney (HCPA)

A Healthcare Power of Attorney is a legal document that allows individuals to designate a trusted individual, often a family member or close friend, to make healthcare decisions on their behalf if they become unable to do so. This can include decisions about medical treatments, procedures, and end-of-life care.

Living Will

A living will is a legal document that outlines an individual's preferences regarding medical treatment in the event they become unable to communicate their wishes. This document allows students to specify their preferences for medical interventions, such as resuscitation, life-sustaining treatments, and organ donation.

Advance Instruction for Mental Health Treatment

An advance instruction for mental health treatment, also known as a psychiatric advance directive (PAD), is a legal document that allows individuals to express their preferences for mental health care. This document typically includes information about preferred medications, therapeutic approaches, and individuals authorized to make decisions on their behalf if they are unable to do so.

Moduel 2 completed!