130 - Dealing with Difficult Situations in Advanced Directives

Clinicians have long recognized when we focus on the right things for the patient the right outcomes result. This session explores what can happen when disease progression and prognosis are not clearly understood and why it is necessary to ensure appropriate utilization and cost while decreasing suffering and prolonging quality of life.

Contact hours available until 10/3/2017.

Requirements for Successful Completion:
Complete the learning activity in its entirety and complete the online CNE evaluation. You will be able to print your CNE certificate at any time after you complete the evaluation.

Faculty, Planners, Authors, and Speakers Conflict of Interest Disclosure:
Faculty, planners, authors, and speakers have no disclosures to declare.

Commercial Support and Sponsorship:
No commercial support or sponsorship declared.

Accreditation Statement:
This educational activity has been co-provided by Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. and GAPNA.

Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. is a provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, provider number, CEP 5387.

Objectives:
1. Discuss the term "decision maker."
2. Review qualifying conditions.
3. Explain advanced directives.
4. Define medical ineffectiveness.