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nevelica

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List key aspects in the less formal type of advance directive known as the Five Wishes.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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Why is it important to complete the legal documents collectively known as advance directives?
 
  What will be an ideal response?



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Answer to Question 1

Answer:
1. The person I want to make health-care decisions for me when I can't make them for myself
2. My wish for the kind of medical treatment I want or don't want
3. My wish for how comfortable I want to be
4. My wish for how I want people to treat me
5. My wish for what I want my loved ones to know

Answer to Question 2

Answer: Without advance directives, it can be difficult for loved ones and care providers to make important decisions on a person's behalf, and actions may be taken that the person would not have agreed with.




nevelica

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Reply 2 on: Jul 12, 2018
Gracias!


Liamb2179

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

 

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