What important information should be included in teaching about end-of-life directives?

Teaching about end-of-life directives is essential to empower clients to make informed decisions regarding their care preferences as they approach the end of life. One crucial aspect of this teaching is the client’s ability to select a designated power of attorney, which refers to the individual who will make health care decisions on their behalf if they become unable to do so. It is significant to highlight that the client can indeed choose a non-family member for this role. This flexibility allows clients to appoint someone they trust and feel comfortable with, irrespective of family ties, ensuring their values and wishes are respected.

Empowering clients to choose their designated power of attorney fosters a sense of control over their healthcare decisions, which is a fundamental principle in end-of-life care discussions.