Legal and Ethical Issues/Elder Abuse Flashcards
1
Q
Admission Requirements
A
discuss advance directives and CPR policy
2
Q
with out advance directives….
A
no one can carry out your wishes, you may end up having something you don’t want
3
Q
With Advanced Directives…
A
can change their mind whenever they want, must be competent to sign and change
4
Q
Living Will
A
say what we want and don’t want, NOT for finances, don’t need a lawyer
-chose: ventilator? feeding tubes? antibiotics?
5
Q
Health Care Surrogate
A
person of choice to care for you when needed
6
Q
When does your living will go into effect?
A
- end stage condition
- persistent vegetative state
- unable to communicate for self
7
Q
How long does a DNR/DNI last
A
just for that admission to the hospital, one time use
