Presenters: Margaret W. Berrio, RN, MS; Donna DeMartino, RN; Maureen Levesque, RN; Norma Fortin; Lisa Walker
Define the patient's right to self determination; Describe the historical perspective surrounding the PDSA; Identify approaches that may be used to communicate choices for medical care at the end of life; Identify factors that influence decision-making for healthcare at the end of life; Identify approaches to resolving conflict among health care agents caring for a patient with an ADHC; Describe the role of the nurse regarding Advance Directives; Discuss strategies to facilitate the Advance Directives process; Define the implications for decision-making as a Health Care Proxy Agent; Describe a family's experience with the Advance Directive process.
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