Increasing Advanced Directive Utilization in Primary Care

Authors

Alejandro Castro, University of Vermont

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Date

2015

Abstract

Advance directives are a vital tool ensuring patient’s wishes regarding end-of-life care are met. End-of-life discussions with physicians are associated with fewer aggressive interventions and greater quality of life metrics. Increased utilization of advance directives by Vermonters could ensure the wishes of patients are met.

Keywords

advance directives, end-of-life care, Vermont

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Disciplines

Medical Education | Primary Care

Recommended Citation

Castro, Alejandro, "Increasing Advanced Directive Utilization in Primary Care" (2015). Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects. 42.
https://scholarworks.uvm.edu/fmclerk/42