Planning for End of LIfe

Question 1

define an ADVANCE DIRECTIVE

Answer 1

legal document stating wishes for treatment

Question 2

what law gave the right to have an advance directive

Answer 2

Patient Self-Determination Act

Question 3

define a LIVING WILL

Answer 3

form of advance directive regarding life-sustaining treatment

Question 4

define a DURABLE POWER OF ATTORNEY FOR HEALTH CARE

Answer 4

appoint someone to make wishes for health

Question 5

define PALLIATIVE CARE

Answer 5

form of helping relieve suffering that may shorten life but is not the intention; comfort care; broad; w/ or w/o curative intent

Question 6

define HOSPICE CARE

Answer 6

care for terminally ill that gives palliative care; gen not started until < 6 months till death but can begin earlier

Question 7

People generally believe that beginning hospice is a recognition of what

Answer 7

oncoming death

Question 8

define INTESTATE

Answer 8

to die w/o a will

Question 9

define a LAST WILL & TESTAMENT

Answer 9

gives direction on how to divide financial assets

Question 10

what are the DEATH W/DIGNITY LAWS

Answer 10

allowance of assisted suicide in certain states if patients meet requirements

Question 11

what are the places w/death w/dignity laws

Answer 11

DC, CA, CO, HA, ME, NJ, OR, WA, VM (NV & NM need court approval)

Question 12

what are the requirements for the death w/dignitiy laws to be applicable

Answer 12

• patient = resident of state, mentally competent, & w/terminal illness
• consent of 2 doctors
• written request from patient
• waiting period