How Can Nurses Support Patients in Creating a Living Will?
Nurses can play a pivotal role in supporting patients to create a living will by: 1. Providing information about the importance and purpose of the document. 2. Encouraging discussions with family members and healthcare providers. 3. Assisting in the documentation process and ensuring that it is legally sound. 4. Keeping copies of the living will in the patient's medical records for easy access during emergencies.