HS101
In your project this week, you will explore advanced directives, torts and your role in healthcare while respecting patient’s rights. You will be evaluated on each project on the accuracy of your responses, the completeness of your responses, your ability to think critically about each situation and your overall writing ability. Your responses to the questions below should be constructed in complete sentences using proper grammar, spelling and punctuation. In addition to the grading standards found in the syllabus, projects will also be graded on accuracy and application of course materials. Each answer should be at least one paragraph in length, include supporting facts from the textbook, and an in-text citation.
Your project should be submitted to the Dropbox by the end of Unit 4.
Name:
Unit 4 Project Questions
1. What is the purpose of having an advance directive?
The purpose of having an advance directive is to tell health care providers what you want when you are unable to do so. They are put in place for the future when you may be incapacitated or unable to speak your mind.
2. There are four types of advanced directives listed in your text. Please list and describe three of them:
Living will; a written document a person writes before becoming unable to make healthcare decisions
Power of Attorney for healthcare; a legal document that gives another person the power to make healthcare decisions for an incompetent person. It goes into effect after the person is considered to be incompetent
DNR (do not resuscitate) A written directive placed in a patients file that says they wish to not be resuscitated if breathing stops.
3. What is the purpose of the Uniform Anatomical Gift Act?
The purpose of the Uniform Anatomical Gift Act is so that anyone 18 and over has the right or decision to donate any of their body parts to science and research or as a donation to someone that may need it.
4. Does the
Your project should be submitted to the Dropbox by the end of Unit 4.
Name:
Unit 4 Project Questions
1. What is the purpose of having an advance directive?
The purpose of having an advance directive is to tell health care providers what you want when you are unable to do so. They are put in place for the future when you may be incapacitated or unable to speak your mind.
2. There are four types of advanced directives listed in your text. Please list and describe three of them:
Living will; a written document a person writes before becoming unable to make healthcare decisions
Power of Attorney for healthcare; a legal document that gives another person the power to make healthcare decisions for an incompetent person. It goes into effect after the person is considered to be incompetent
DNR (do not resuscitate) A written directive placed in a patients file that says they wish to not be resuscitated if breathing stops.
3. What is the purpose of the Uniform Anatomical Gift Act?
The purpose of the Uniform Anatomical Gift Act is so that anyone 18 and over has the right or decision to donate any of their body parts to science and research or as a donation to someone that may need it.
4. Does the