End-of-life care — Flashcards

Flashcard 1: What are three common types of advance directives? (medical law)

Answer: 1 - oral advance directive (often informal) 2 - written advance directive (formal living will) 3 - medical power of attorney

Flashcard 2: advance directive (medical law)

Answer: instructions given by a patient in anticipation of the need to make a medical decision in the future (state-specific)

Flashcard 3: When is an extremely important time to re-address advanced care planning for end-of-life issues? _____

Answer: Hospital admission

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