Advance Care Directives Witness Training
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Who can witness an Advance Care Directive according to the text?

  • Only Justices of the Peace
  • Any adult over 21 years of age
  • Any relative of the person making the directive
  • Registered professionals like teachers and nurses (correct)
  • What is one of the requirements for completing an Advance Care Directive?

  • Having someone else complete the form on your behalf
  • Using an unapproved form
  • Being under 18 years old
  • Having read and understood the Information Statement (correct)
  • How many Substitute Decision Makers can a person appoint in an ACD?

  • None
  • Unlimited (correct)
  • Up to four
  • Exactly three
  • What is the purpose of the online app mentioned in the text?

    <p>As a checklist when witnessing ACDs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where can a person download the 'Appointing Additional SDMs Form' if they appoint more than four SDMs?

    <p>From the SA Health website</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement about witnessing an Advance Care Directive (ACD) is correct?

    <p>The witness must initial and date each page of the ACD.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done if there are blank spaces or alterations in the ACD form?

    <p>Cross out ('Z' out) any blank sections and alterations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If the person giving the ACD requires an interpreter, what should the witness do?

    <p>Ensure the interpreter is present during the witnessing process.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should the witness do if they suspect the person giving the ACD is being coerced by others?

    <p>Refuse to witness the ACD and report the suspected coercion.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Can an existing Advance Care Directive (ACD) be modified after it has been witnessed?

    <p>No, but a new ACD can be created to replace the existing one.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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