Ignatavicius: Chapter 07: End-of-Life Care Questions
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Good death
Ans: is one that is free from avoidable distress and suffering for patients,
families, and caregivers. in agreement with pts and families wishes
Bad Death
Ans: o Persistent PAIN, not having one's wishes followed at the end of one's
life, isolation, abandonment, and agonizing about losses associated with death
are characteristics of
Patient Self determination act of 1990
Ans: requires that all pts admitted to any health care agency be asked if they
have written advance directives.
Advance directive
Ans: is a written document that specifies what, actions that person would
want if he or she could no longer make decisions about care.
Durable power of attorney for health care
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