Planning for Uncertainty uses a question-and-answer format to explain what you need to know about advance directives the living will, the durable power of attorney, and the values history. All are intended to clearly document your preferences and decisions about life-sustaining health care, a practice strongly encouraged by the Patient Self-Determination Act of 1990. The authors explain a broad range of medical choices, tell why and how to prepare advance directives, and explore ethical issues such as active euthanasia, assisted suicide, and passive euthanasia. Topics include
The types and purposes of advance directives for health care
The provisions of the Patient Self-Determination Act
Deciding when medical treatment is beneficial and when is it futile
How ethical principles affect health care decisions
The legal significance of the living will and the durable power of attorney for health care
Writing a "Values History"to outline your health care preferences
Involving your family, your physician, and others
With sample documents and a wealth of practical information, Planning for Uncertainty enables you to prepare for the possibility that some day you may be unable to communicate your health care decisions. It allows you to spare your family the difficult task of deciding for you and to spare yourself from futile medical procedures. Here is a comprehensive and reliable resource for everyone who wants to learn more about advance directives, including health care professionals, retirement counselors, and family legal advisers.
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Planning for Uncertainty uses a question-and-answer format to explain what you need to know about advance directives the living will, the durable power of attorney, and the values history. All are intended to clearly document your preferences and decisions about life-sustaining health care, a practice strongly encouraged by the Patient Self-Determination Act of 1990. The authors explain a broad range of medical choices, tell why and how to prepare advance directives, and explore ethical issues such as active euthanasia, assisted suicide, and passive euthanasia. Topics include
The types and purposes of advance directives for health care
The provisions of the Patient Self-Determination Act
Deciding when medical treatment is beneficial and when is it futile
How ethical principles affect health care decisions
The legal significance of the living will and the durable power of attorney for health care
Writing a "Values History"to outline your health care preferences
Involving your family, your physician, and others
With sample documents and a wealth of practical information, Planning for Uncertainty enables you to prepare for the possibility that some day you may be unable to communicate your health care decisions. It allows you to spare your family the difficult task of deciding for you and to spare yourself from futile medical procedures. Here is a comprehensive and reliable resource for everyone who wants to learn more about advance directives, including health care professionals, retirement counselors, and family legal advisers.
Imprint | Johns Hopkins University Press |
Country of origin | United States |
Release date | September 1993 |
Availability | Supplier out of stock. If you add this item to your wish list we will let you know when it becomes available. |
Authors | David John Doukas, William Reichel |
Dimensions | 229 x 152 x 9mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Paperback |
Pages | 168 |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-8018-4671-7 |
Barcode | 9780801846717 |
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LSN | 0-8018-4671-4 |