An advance health directive (AHD) is a legal document made in writing by a competent person ≥18 years expressing an intention to refuse medical treatment for a specified condition or conditions in the future, at a time when he or she may no longer be competent to make that treatment decision
A not for resuscitation order (NFR) is an advance directive that indicates beforehand the patient’s wishes to refuse lifesaving medical procedures if the situation arises.
Up to 15-20% of patients who receive in-hospital CPR, survive to leave hospital, only just over half retain good neurological function.
An enduring power of attorney (EPA) is a legal authorisation for another person to make decisions, including on health and financial issues when the patient has become incapacitated