Discuss the purpose and intent of the Florida Advance Directives. |
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Distinguish between types of substitute decision makers, how they are designated, and the source that gives each their authority to make decisions on behalf of incapacitated patients. |
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Understand the concept behind, and procedures for, capacity determination. |
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Discuss the requirements for informed consent for substituted decision making and withdrawing or withholding life prolonging procedures. |
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Understand the legal requirements for withholding and withdrawing life-prolonging procedures, with or without an advance or living will. |
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Discuss the role of Pastoral Care and Ethics in Advance Directives decision making. |
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