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Argumentative Essay On Advanced Directive

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The topic I would like is advanced directives. I have worked in surgical centers and the first question asked before surgery is “do you have and advanced directive?”. I feel that every individual should have an advanced directive because it is vital to providing good healthcare. An advanced directive is a written document which state’s an individual’s wishes so that they can be carried out if they are unable to communicate with their doctor. It is very important to have one because in an emergency situation (ex. a problem after surgery), many family members may have different feeling on what the plan of care of the patient should be and their emotions can cause them to overlook the wishes of their loved one. There are two main types of directives,

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