IMPORTANT DOC Flashcards

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this allows individual to inform medical professionals and family members about the type of care they want when they can’t communicate it

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heath care directives

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2
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known as a health care declaration

states type of medical tx you do don’t want

gives doctors the right to pull or not pull the plug

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living will

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3
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known as medical power of attorney

trusted person named, aka agent or attorney in fact

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durable power of attorney for health care

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4
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CPR not indicated during emergency

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DNR order

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5
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in many states this is another means to set out your wishes

POLST form

spell out wishes of care in med emergency

tends to be more detailed than DNR

A

POLST forms

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6
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mirror of health?

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human foot

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