
Chapter 14 - Critical Questions that Determine the Right Care
Resources for Asking Critical Questions and Determining the Right Care
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Understanding Advance Care Planning
The National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization has many resources to explain advance care planning and create advance directives.
https://www.nhpco.org/patients-and-caregivers/advance-care-planning/advance-directives/
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'How to' for Advance Care Planning
American Bar Association’s guide for advance care planning. They discuss how to plan for what may come, how to choose a durable power of attorney, and practical tips for the DPOA.
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Decide and Upload
MyRegistry provides the ability to create a living will and choose a durable power of attorney online. Advance directives can also be uploaded. They can be saved online so they can be shared with anyone or accessed by healthcare providers.
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Helping to Decide
Ottawa Hospital’s “decision guide” for many illnesses. “End of life issues” may be useful within this list.
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Glossary
Cleveland Clinic’s guide to terminology
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/patients/information/medical-decisions-guide/definitions