The Patient Self-Determination Act (PSDA) was implemented to allow patients to state “Do Not Resuscitate” (DNR) or to assign a surrogate decision-maker in the event that the individual is unable to make the decision. What relationship does an ethics committee have in enforcing the advance directives of the patients in their care? What cultural and religious beliefs affect the administration of providing care to the patient?
For this week’s discussion, you will take a closer look at findings from your population health assessment & prevention project. Identify the
For this week’s discussion, you will take a closer look at findings from your population health assessment & prevention project. Identify the role of your collaborating healthcare professional and share a needed change the two of you identified in your assessment. Identify a community stakeholder or policy maker that could support the recommended change. What resources might be needed? Provide a paragraph