Legal Issues Flashcards
Written expression of a persons wishes about care during terminal or critical illness. 2 types: living will and durable power of attorney
Advanced directives
Legal doc that provides written directions concerning med care to be provided in certain circumstances
Living will
Written directive designated person is allowed to make either General or healthcare decisions regarding pt who is incapacitated
Durable power of attorney
Brief complete explanation of diagnosis and proposed treatment or procedure, name and qualifications of person who will perform, info related to available alternatives, info related to pt. right to refuse w/ having care d/c.
Informed consent
Principles of delegation
1) right task
2) right circumstance
3) right person
4) right direction and communication
5) right supervision and eval