Imagine you are a case manager at a mental health residential facility. Samantha, a resident in your caseload, has asked to have an advance directive in the event that she is incapable of making a decision, such as a psychiatric crisis. She is concerned about making sure that she is given the correct medication, as she is allergic to Haldol. She also has a family member she would like the facility to call on to make decisions about her care in the event of a crisis. In your initial post, address the following:
Discuss who should be involved in developing the advance directives.
Indicate how the process should begin, what is included in the directives, anyone who should be consulted, and final steps for completion of the directives.