End of Life Care

Question 1

Components of Advance Care Planning (3)

Answer 1

1. Living will
2. Medical or Health care power of attorney (POA)
3. Do not resuscitate (DNR)

Question 2

Living Will: key points

Answer 2

• written statement: your wishes about medical treatment that would delay death
• Gives direction and guidance to others
• Not as broadly applicable as a Durable Health Care Power of Attorney

Question 3

What document allows you to pick an “agent” to make health care decisions for you?

Answer 3

Medical Power of Attorney

Question 4

What is the name of the document that contains physician orders and is not in all states?

Answer 4

Physician orders for Life-sustaining treatment (POLST)

Question 5

What is the proper course of action if a patient doesn’t have an AD?

Answer 5

provider needs to identify and select surrogate medical decision-maker

Question 6

What is the order of priority for a surrogate?

Answer 6

1. Spouse
2. Adult child of patient
3. Parent
4. Domestic partner
5. Brother/sister

Question 7

Who can’t be a surrogate?

Answer 7

• the treating provider
• employee of the treating health care provider
• Owner, operator, or admin of current health care facility