this allows individual to inform medical professionals and family members about the type of care they want when they can’t communicate it
heath care directives
known as a health care declaration
states type of medical tx you do don’t want
gives doctors the right to pull or not pull the plug
living will
known as medical power of attorney
trusted person named, aka agent or attorney in fact
durable power of attorney for health care
CPR not indicated during emergency
DNR order
in many states this is another means to set out your wishes
POLST form
spell out wishes of care in med emergency
tends to be more detailed than DNR
POLST forms
mirror of health?
human foot