Statements

Question 1

What is an Advanced Statement?

Answer 1

Allows individuals to make general statements about their wished, beliefs, feelings and Values and how they influence their future care.

Question 2

What would wishes regarding food preferences and spiritual/Religious beliefs be covered by? Which Type of care plan?

Answer 2

An advanced Statement

Question 3

What is an Advanced Decision?

Answer 3

A legally binding document which Ensures that an individual can refuse a specific type of Life-Sustaining Treatment.

Question 4

What is an Example of an Advanced Decision?

Answer 4

A Refusal of CPR if indicated or Dialysis if needed.

Question 5

For an Advanced Decision what must the criteria to make one be?

Answer 5

Must be over 18 when Decision was made.
Must have Capacity.
Must not have been made under distress or under influence.
Must be Written down.
Must be applicable - Specific to care and not vague or unclear.