SGE0016
Authors
Dr. Christina Shenvi
Course Description
Our patients should be at the center of healthcare decision making. Should a patient be unable to make an important health decision for themselves, we can turn to surrogate decision makers or directives prepared by the patient to help guide the next steps. This module explores surrogate decision making and describes several directives you may encounter during the course of care.
Learning Objectives
- Discuss utilization of care directives/surrogates.
- Identify various types of advance care directives.
Run Time: ~30 minutes
Target Audience: Emergency Department Clinical Staff
SAGE Program
These courses were developed for the Syllabus for Advancing Geriatric EM Education (SAGE). They’re designed to help medical residents better understand how to manage geriatric patients in the ED.