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Advance directives: implications for critical care.

H J Silverman1, J K Vinicky, M R Gasner

  • 1Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore 21201.

Critical Care Medicine
|July 1, 1992
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Advance directives, including living wills and durable power of attorney for health care, are crucial for end-of-life treatment decisions. Combining both documents offers the best protection for patient autonomy and ensures their wishes are honored.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Ethics
  • Health Law
  • Patient Autonomy

Background:

  • Advance directives are legally recognized tools for end-of-life medical treatment decisions.
  • Recent legal cases and legislation emphasize the importance of patient self-determination.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the advantages and disadvantages of living wills and durable power of attorney for health care.
  • To inform critical care practitioners about essential advance directive documents.

Main Methods:

  • A comprehensive literature search of MEDLINE.
  • Review of studies on end-of-life treatment decisions and advance directives.

Main Results:

  • Living wills have limitations due to strict conditions (e.g., "terminal condition") and potential ambiguity.
Keywords:
Death and Euthanasia

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  • Durable power of attorney for health care offers flexibility, allowing agents to make decisions based on patient values and clinical context.
  • Potential drawbacks include patients not knowing whom to appoint or agents being unavailable.

    • Conclusions:

    • Executing both a living will and a durable power of attorney for health care is recommended.
    • This dual approach provides the strongest guarantee that patient preferences for medical treatment will be respected.