Directive
Directive
Directive (pronounced: /dɪˈrɛktɪv/) is a term used in various fields, including law, business, and medicine. In the medical field, a directive is a written document that specifies an individual's preferences for medical treatment, particularly towards the end of life. This document is also known as an Advance Directive.
Etymology
The term 'directive' originates from the Latin word 'directus', which means 'straight' or 'direct'. It was first used in the English language in the 15th century.
Related Terms
- Advance Directive: A legal document that specifies the type of medical care an individual wishes to receive, should they become unable to communicate their decisions.
- Living Will: A type of advance directive that outlines an individual's wishes regarding life-prolonging medical treatments.
- Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care: Another type of advance directive, where an individual appoints someone to make medical decisions on their behalf if they are unable to do so.
- Do Not Resuscitate Order (DNR): A medical order written by a doctor that instructs health care providers not to do cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) if a patient's breathing stops or if the patient's heart stops beating.
- Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment (POLST): A form that gives seriously-ill patients more control over their end-of-life care, including medical treatment, extraordinary measures (such as a ventilator or feeding tube) and CPR.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Directive
- Wikipedia's article - Directive
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