Psychiatric Advance Directives

Am J Nurs. 2019 May;119(5):16-17. doi: 10.1097/01.NAJ.0000557905.82033.d4.

Abstract

They can enhance the lives of patients with mental illness, but multiple obstacles impede their implementation.

MeSH terms

  • Advance Directives / legislation & jurisprudence*
  • Humans
  • Mental Competency*
  • Mental Disorders / psychology*
  • Mentally Ill Persons / legislation & jurisprudence*
  • Patient Care Planning / organization & administration