As a social worker, how can you introduce the topic of advance directives to clients who have been diagnosed with terminal illness?
What will be an ideal response?
The idea of advance care planning can be part of the usual psychosocial assessment. Explaining the purpose of ad planning to give person maximum choice and preserve their wishes, exploring the alternatives of care.
Social worker can facilitate discussion with health care provider to discuss s end of life options
Hold family meetings to let everyone talk about the death and to allow families to explore their own cultural traditions.
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