Document 0309
 DOCN  M9590309
 TI    Willing decisions: experiences of using advance directives in the
       context of life threatening illness.
 DT    9509
 AU    Pettett M; St Vincent's Hospital, Sydney.
 SO    Annu Conf Australas Soc HIV Med. 1994 Nov 3-6;6:195 (unnumbered
       abstract). Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE ASHM6/95291790
 AB    The paper explores the nature of advance directives and their use with
       people living with HIV/AIDS, in particular from a psychosocial
       perspective. Case examples will illustrate the value of both the process
       of preparing such a document, and the role that such a document can have
       in complex treatment decision scenarios, ie treatment, ie
       unifying/emotional wishes, value/enhanced control. The paper will also
       highlight the ways in which patient autonomy, relationships with
       significant others, discussions with health care professionals and
       approaching death and dying can be enhanced by using advance directives.
       Attention will be drawn to the limitations of their use, and to their
       current status and application in Australia and particularly in NSW.
 DE    Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome/*PSYCHOLOGY  Advance
       Directives/*LEGISLATION & JURISPRUD  Human  HIV Infections/*PSYCHOLOGY
       Internal-External Control  New South Wales  Patient
       Participation/LEGISLATION & JURISPRUD/PSYCHOLOGY  Sick Role  Social Work
       Terminal Care/*LEGISLATION & JURISPRUD  MEETING ABSTRACT

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