Part one of term paper
Morality of Advanced Directives This paper presents an in-depth discussion about the issues involved in honoring a patient's advance directive. Ethical considerations surrounding the issue as they relate to the nursing profession are addressed. The purpose of the paper is to express an informed position on the issue of honoring a patient' ...

Part two of term paper
... to assist the professional nurse in dealing with issues related to honoring a patient's advance directive. Will Your Advance Directive be Honored? Advances in medical technology have done a great deal to produce miraculous cures and recoveries. In some circumstances however, these advances have created problems for the elderly. More aggressive technology approaches are used to extend the life of the elderly. On the whole the elderly, as well as others ...