Patient Centered Care

Question 1

Durable power of attorney

Answer 1

Person designated to have the power to make healthcare decisions in the event that one can mo longer make them for themselves.
Is chosen by that person

Question 2

Healthcare advance directive

Answer 2

Legal document that expresses ones desires about their medical treatment if and when they are not able to communicate their preference directly

Question 3

Living will

Answer 3

Specific instructions about what medical treatment the patient chooses to omit or refuse in the event of inability to make those decisions

Question 4

Patient self determination act

Answer 4

Law that requires healthcare institutions that receive federal funding, to let people know about rights and healthcare advance directives

Question 5

Advance Directive elements

Answer 5

Legal document that expresses
Consent or refuse treatment or procedure: hydration or nutrition
Hire or discharge providers
Consent or make decisions for comfort or relief
Access to medical records
Carry out other wishes

Question 6

Role of nurse in AD

Answer 6

Awareness that a patient can change their mind, even at last minute
Assess the patient and families understanding of life sustaining measures
Make sure the surrogate can be identified by state
stay current and up to date

Question 7

The 5 wishes

Answer 7

Developed to simplify AD
Easier for patient to fill out
Not as expensive as an AD
Addresses 5 areas similar to those in the AD