LA County DHS Policy 814 Exam | Questions & 100% Correct Answers (Verified) | Latest Update | Grade A+
Purpose : To Provide EMS with parameters to determine wether or not to withhold resuscitative measures in accordance with the patients wishes, and to provide guidelines with base hospital physicians to discontinue efforts and pronounce death. Authority : California Health and safety code, Divison 2.5 California Probate Code, Division 4.7 California Family Code, section 297-297.5 ADCH Advanced Health Care Directive : A written document that allows patients who cannot speak for themselves to provide health care instructions and or appoint a Power-of-Attorney. (there is no standard format) Examples include : Durable power of attorney Healthcare Proxies 2 | P a g e Living wills if dated prior to 7-1-2000; advisory but not legally binding after that date Agent : an individual 18 years of age or older, designated in a power of attorney to make health care decisions
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