Exciting new series on “Voice, Body and Movement for Lawyers – How to connect with the jury and find Justice Through Dramatic Technique!”
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Exciting new series on “Voice, Body and Movement for Lawyers – How to connect with the jury and find Justice Through Dramatic Technique!”
Click here to find out moreAttorneys may offer a crucial role in discussing advance (end of life) care planning options with their clients prior to, during and after estate planning or family law conversations. Advance Directives consists of a Living Will and Durable Power of Attorney for Healthcare and were initially governed by federal law in 1991 through the Patient Self Determination Act and of recent States have enacted their own laws. A Living Will is a health care directive that determines what types of life-sustaining treatments (enteral or parenteral nutrition therapy, hydration, artificially ventilation) your client may elect to receive. A Durable Power of Attorney for Healthcare affords your clients to select a healthcare agent to make decisions should your client lack decision-making (mental) capacity. Other advance directives include the provision for organ and tissue donation and when your client may elect natural death.
This course will guide you through the key provisions for advance directives and resources that are available for you and your clients.
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