End Of Life Conversation Analysis

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End of life conversations should occur when an individual is mentally competent to make advanced directive decisions. This allows time for clarification of desires related to end of life care. A durable power of attorney for health care or health care proxy consists of a legal document indicating the patient's delegation of authority to another person to follow through with patients wishes if a patient becomes incapacitated to voice healthcare expectations. These expectations include wishes regarding cardiopulmonary resuscitation, intubation with the use of a ventilator, artificial nutrition including TPN, tube feeding, and organ donations. Living wills is a written document that indicates patients wishes for life-prolonging measures but does