Saturday, October 21, 2006

N10 Final Advance Directive Notes

- More important to state what you DO NOT WANT rather than what you do want (too many gray areas)
- Can limit or prolong life
- 2 Types in CA - Made in advance
1. Durable Power of Attorney of Healthcare - Names person to make your medical decisions for you if you are not able to make them.
2. Living Will - Directs the life sustating Tx that you want started or stopped if you are not able to make the decision.

Organ and Tissue donation need to be stated in the Health Care Directives
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Advance Health Care Directive
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