Table 1 Advance care directives in South Australia before 2014 and their function
From: Residential aged care residents and components of end of life care in an Australian hospital
Advance care directive document | Decision focus |
|---|---|
Anticipatory Direction | Wishes for End-of-Life Care |
Medical Power of Attorney | Proxy for Medical Decisions |
Enduring Power of Guardian | Proxy for Lifestyle and Medical Decisions |
Enduring Power of Attorney | Proxy for Financial and Property Decisions |