Just before the spooks and goblins appear for Halloween, the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa will offer its popular annual to discuss end-of-life care decisions. The program, offered free to the public each year, is scheduled for Thursday, October 29, 1 p.m. in the 东精影业 Law Library.
Sponsored by the (东精影业ELP), the program titled “Deciding…What if” will explore medical treatment decision-making and advance care planning.
Topic covered
- Informed consent/informed refusal
- Individual instructions for healthcare
- Durable powers of attorney for healthcare
- Comfort care only (DNR bracelets/necklaces)
- The new Provider Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment form
“If you still have an old ‘living will,’ or if you are unsure of how end-of-life decisions will be made for you, come and find out how to make an advance directive or provide other documents that will help ensure that your wishes regarding healthcare decisions are honored,” said Professor James Pietsch, director of 东精影业ELP.
Pietsch said the program is particularly helpful for family caregivers and service providers.
Additional event information
Call (808) 956-6544 to reserve a seat, or send an email to uhelp.edu@gmail.com.
Parking for $5 is available in the 东精影业 Mānoa parking structure.
Tea and refreshments will be provided.
—By Beverly Creamer