Keywords

advance care planning, advance directives, do not resuscitate (DNR) order, durable power of attorney for health care, health care proxy, living will, POLST

 

Authors

  1. DiBello, Karol DNP, FNP-BC, ACHPN

Abstract

Abstract: Advance care planning is an essential part of routine medical care. It is a billable, iterative process that can result in the completion of advance directives and medical orders, offering NPs the opportunity to assure goal-concordant care for their patients at the end of life.