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Advance directives: when, why, and how to start talking

M T Carney1, R S Morrison

  • 1Acute Care of the Elderly Unit, Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York, USA.

Geriatrics
|April 1, 1997
PubMed
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Physicians should discuss advance directives with all patients during routine visits to ensure informed medical decisions. Regular annual reviews are recommended as patient wishes and circumstances can change over time.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Ethics
  • Patient Autonomy
  • Healthcare Policy

Background:

  • Advance directives empower patients to guide their medical care when decision-making capacity is lost.
  • Proactive discussions are essential as life-threatening events are unpredictable.
  • Patient understanding of options like CPR and artificial nutrition/hydration is crucial for informed consent.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To advocate for the integration of advance directive discussions into routine physician-patient interactions.
  • To emphasize the importance of patient values and goals in healthcare planning.
  • To provide a practical framework for implementing advance directive conversations in clinical practice.

Main Methods:

  • Physicians should initiate conversations about advance directives during regular office visits.
Keywords:
Death and EuthanasiaProfessional Patient Relationship

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  • Educate patients on critical care options, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and artificial nutrition/hydration.
  • Conduct follow-up discussions to ensure alignment with evolving patient values and circumstances.

    • Main Results:

    • Routine discussions facilitate informed patient decision-making regarding future medical care.
    • Physician understanding of patient values enables effective guidance for proxy decision-makers.
    • A two-visit approach (initial <10 minutes, follow-up <5 minutes) is efficient.
    • Annual review of advance directives is necessary to accommodate changing patient preferences.

    Conclusions:

    • Integrating advance directive discussions into routine care is vital for respecting patient autonomy.
    • Physician-led conversations ensure patients are informed about critical care choices.
    • Regularly updating advance directives guarantees they reflect current patient wishes and values.