INTERPRETATION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF ADVANCED DIRECTIVES: The Patient Self-Determination Act of 1990 allows the individual the right to execute advance directives that will guide treatment decisions if he or she should become incompetent. In this program your staff will learn about this act and the roll they play in the execution of this act. Video running time: 20 minutes (2 contact hours), includes learning guides.

Requirements of the Patient Self-Determination Act that can be implemented in a variety of care settings

Ethical and legal issues that arise with the care of the terminally ill

Basic approaches for dealing with value questions
Video, 20 minutes