IMPORTANT DOC Flashcards
1
Q
this allows individual to inform medical professionals and family members about the type of care they want when they can’t communicate it
A
heath care directives
2
Q
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
A
living will
3
Q
known as medical power of attorney
trusted person named, aka agent or attorney in fact
A
durable power of attorney for health care
4
Q
CPR not indicated during emergency
A
DNR order
5
Q
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
6
Q
mirror of health?
A
human foot