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Questions 1, 7, and 8 must be written as in an essay format (at least 7 sentences).
Questions 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 can be written as in 4-6 sentences.
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Question 1) Explain the purpose of Advance Directive.
Questions 2-6) Provide definitions for the following terminologies (Durable power of attorney, Living Wills, health Care proxy, Active voluntary euthanasia, Passive voluntary euthanasia)
Question 7) What are the immediate and long term effects of loosing a spouse?
Question 8) What is bereavement and why is it important to go through proper bereavement?
What implications are there for the removal of mandatory retirement in terms of normal cognitive changes with age?
What role do personal relationships play in one’s work, leisure, and retirement?
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Question 1
An advance directive is a document in healthcare. It stipulates the healthcare decisions to be made in the future. This is mainly where the individual becomes incapacitated. It is a legal document that is used in the event of incapacitation. Such inability can also be caused by sickness. It offers various instructions on treatment that should be followed. In the United States, is has a legal status and is enforceable.
Question 2
Durable power of attorney refers to power given to an individual on behalf of another. It relates to medical care and various finances for the individual.
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