In the early 2000s, the Terri Schiavo case brought attention to the people of America the importance of Advanced Directives, Living Wills, and DNR orders.
This monumental case involved a woman in an irreversible vegetative state and her husband attempting to remove her feeding tube.
After reviewing the Schiavo case in the provided link below, discuss your thoughts.
• From this case and your readings, what have you learned about advanced directives, living wills, and DNR orders that can be taught to your patients and loved ones that you may not have known or considered before?
• Research and discuss another prominent case that involves Advance Directives, Living Wills, or DNRs and discuss your findings with your classmates. How does it compare and contrast with the Schiavo case?
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