Question

identify 3 reasons a client may reauire an advance directive, living will, and/or a medical power of attorney.

Answer 1

Advance directives , living will and medical power of attorney are the written legal documents that describe the care , measures that has to be taken or avoided in times when you cannot make decision due to certain factors like dementia , coma or any other reasons .

Reasons why a client requires an advance directive, living will or medical power of attorney :

• It helps the medical professionals to take decision what you wanted.
• It prevents the caregivers from taking decision in confusion which they may feel guilty about it in future.
• It also serves a purpose of organ donation if you wanted to donate the organ to save lives or medical research.
• It helps in knowing your wishes known to others when you are not able to communicate.

Thank you.