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Here is some sample content from Advance Directives:

	PURPOSE: To carry out and support the Patient Self-Determination Act within the Hospice's policies and the framework of state and federal law. POLICY: Hospice recognizes that all persons have a fundamental right to decide their medical treatment, including the right to accept or refuse. Hospice encourages individuals and their families to participate in decisions regarding care and treatment. Hospice respects and follows valid advance directives living wills, durable powers of attorney, do not resuscitate DNR/do not intubate DNI orders to the extent required by law. The existence of an...
Second excerpt:
	...and will note responses in the medical record. If the patient has executed an advance directive, Hospice staff will document in the medical record and notify the attending physician orally and in writing on a physician's order form. The patient is encouraged to participate in all aspects of decision making regarding care and treatment. Hospice staff documents the desire to accept or refuse treatment by the patient in the medical record. Hospice staff providing care for the patient...