HSM 320 Week 7 Assignment

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Week 7: Collaborative Activities 2: Advance Directives

Collaborative Activities 2: Advance Directives In teams, research and discuss the legal and ethical basis for Advance Directives such as the Living Will and Durable Power of Attorney for healthcare. Why are these documents so valuable in healthcare situations? What legal authority do these documents provide for decision making by family and/or healthcare providers? The deliverable for this assignment is to develop an informational/educational brochure about advance directives for the general public. The brochure should include a description of advance directives, emphasizing their importance in ensuring patient autonomy in health care decisions. Include a scenario describing a situation in which a Living Will or Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care were helpful to the patient, family and health care team. Provide examples of forms for Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care and Living Wills.

Using the information gathered and discussed week 6, the week 7 collaborative assignment is to complete the brochure and add a section for Frequently Asked Questions, including at least four FAQ's. Use Microsoft Word Brochure templates or other publishing software to develop the brochure. Each team member will submit a copy to the Week 7 Collaborative Activity for grading. The Week 7 Collaborative Activity is worth 100 points.