W5.D2 Advance Care Directive (JANET).docx

1 W5.D2 Advance Care Directive Student's Name Institution Affiliation Course Professor's Name Date

2 After visiting the caringinfo.org website and selecting my state, Minneapolis, Minnesota, I downloaded a blank form and completed the advance directive form for my state. I discussed my results with my healthcare agent and family members. My healthcare agent's reactions to my wishes included that it is significant that I decided to make informed decisions concerning the desired end-of-life services and care. The healthcare agent encouraged me that it was an excellent idea since filling out the form safeguards my rights to reject medical interventions that I want or appeal for the interventions I want in case I lose my capacity for personal decision- making. The healthcare agent appointment is essential in allowing somebody to make healthcare decisions in case of losing the capacity for speaking or making medical decisions for myself. Townsend (2022) emphasizes that healthcare settings should adhere to advance directives to promote high-quality end-of-life care. As a human or health services professional, I would help somebody complete this form for a vulnerable adult by requesting them to discuss the advance directive with physicians, friends, and family to ensure high-quality end-of-life care. It is essential that the individual chosen in the decision-making role on behalf of the vulnerable adult clearly understands their wishes. After the form is filled out and a signature embedded, it is significant to make a copy and offer it to the individual chosen for the decision-making task on the vulnerable adult's behalf to ensure the form is easily accessible during an emergency. The form must be shared with the family members and physicians willing to undertake an active responsibility in the individual's advanced care. The form acts as an individual's living will since it empowers one to indicate their desires concerning healthcare. I would advise them that the form should have a witness and a signature to make it legally effective. The document is legally acceptable if the individual filling it is a skilled eighteen-year-old and older. I would ensure their wishes are carried out correctly by

3 requesting that the healthcare agent collaborates with family members and all other parties involved in caring for the vulnerable adult. Therefore, advance directive offers a vital tool for individuals to indicate their medical decisions and appoint a healthcare agent to speak on their behalf if they lose their speaking capacity.

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4 References Townsend, J. E. (2022, Revised). The Principles of HealthCare Administration. BNB Systems. ISBN: 9780929442280