Explain the Five Elements of Advance Care Directives and the Effects

question 24

Essay

Explain the five elements of advance care directives and the effects of each on the patient.

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Definitions:

Moral Reasoning

The process of determining right or wrong in a given situation based on ethical principles.

Piaget

Swiss psychologist known for his pioneering work in child development and cognitive theory, emphasizing how children acquire knowledge and understanding.

Kohlberg

Refers to Lawrence Kohlberg, a psychologist known for his theory of moral development, which proposes stages through which individuals evolve ethically and morally.

Adolescent Morality

Refers to the evolution of ethical thinking, decision-making capabilities, and moral judgments that occur during the teenage years.