The living will, as part of advanced care planning, is crucial for aligning healthcare decisions with patient preferences in critical situations.
Living will is the most important document in the protection of your client, your agency, and yourself in end-of-life care. This document outlines the healthcare wishes of an individual under specific circumstances and must be followed by medical personnel.
Living wills are part of advanced care planning and fall under medical orders which include directives like Physician Orders for Life-sustaining Treatment (POLST) and do-not-resuscitate orders.
These documents play a crucial role in ensuring that healthcare decisions align with the patient's preferences, especially in critical situations.
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