Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Implementing advance directives

J Waun, J B Kilway, K VanGoor

    Michigan Medicine
    |May 28, 1998
    PubMed
    Summary

    Advance directives are crucial for medical planning. They ensure patient wishes are known for unexpected events, critical illnesses, or end-of-life care when decision-making capacity is lost.

    Related Concept Videos

    You might also read

    Related Articles

    Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

    Sort by
    Same author

    For dying patients and their families.

    Bioethics forum·2002
    Same author

    Acute appendicitis during pregnancy.

    The American surgeon·1979
    Same author

    Increased survival with new techniques in treatment of gastroschisis.

    The American surgeon·1978
    Same author

    Acute necrotizing enterocolitis in neonates.

    The American surgeon·1977
    Same author

    Neonatal necrotizing enterocolitis--a personal experience.

    Surgery·1976
    Same author

    RESPIRATORY GAS STUDIES WITH ETHER CONVULSION.

    Anesthesiology·1964

    Area of Science:

    • Medical Ethics
    • Patient Autonomy
    • Healthcare Planning

    Background:

    • Advance directives are essential legal documents in healthcare.
    • They facilitate patient-centered care during incapacitation.
    • Planning for future medical needs is a key aspect of healthcare.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To highlight the significance of advance directives in medical practice.
    • To underscore their role in managing patient care during unforeseen circumstances.
    • To emphasize their utility in situations involving impaired decision-making capacity.

    Main Methods:

    • This section is not applicable based on the provided abstract.
    • The abstract focuses on the importance and application of advance directives rather than a specific study methodology.
    • No specific methods were detailed in the abstract.

    Main Results:

    • Advance directives are integral to modern medical practice.
    • They enable proactive healthcare planning for diverse patient scenarios.
    • These directives are vital when patients cannot communicate their wishes.

    Conclusions:

    • Advance directives are indispensable tools for respecting patient autonomy.
    • They provide a framework for care during critical illness, accidents, and terminal conditions.
    • Implementing advance directives ensures patient preferences guide medical decisions when capacity is compromised.

    Related Experiment Videos