Advance Directives

Important patient legal documents that nurses must acquire from the client(s)!

^a "just in case" umbrella

"What are advance directives?

Advance directives are legal documents that provide instructions about who should oversee your medical treatment and what your end-of-life wishes are, in case you are unable to speak for yourself. Advance directives include a Health Care Power of Attorney and a Living Will." -Cleveland Clinic

Link to article:

http://my.clevelandclinic.org/patients-visitors/legal-ethical-decisions/personal-medical-decisions/advance-directives

Below is a chart breakdown about the specifics (DNR order, Health care POA, Organ/Tissue Donor, Living Will):

 

If the words are too small/appear blurry feel free to refer to: http://my.clevelandclinic.org/ccf/media/Files/Patients/advance-directives.pdf 

-Clevelandclinic.org