The process of creating and recording a patient's wishes regarding medical treatment in the event they lose decision-making capacity.
Discussions and decisions about future care preferences, especially in the context of serious illness or end-of-life care.
"Advance directive completion and documentation discussed with patient and family. Copy of signed directive placed in chart."
To document the completion and filing of advance directives, ensuring their availability for future reference.
Common questions about using medical phrases in clinical documentation