How is the persistent vegetative state (permanent unconsciousness) considered in the advanced directive legislation?
A persistent vegetative state is taken into account under the second stipulation for implementing the Advanced Directive. 7. Does the advance directive require/allow certain specific interventions or conditions to be addressed? The advance directive allows the patient to include instruction about certain care and treatment in paragraphs (6), (7), and (8) including desire for prolonged life, artificial nutrition and hydration and relief from pain or discomfort and those treatments specifics especially in the event that they hasten death. Paragraph (9) allows for an other heath care instructions not already listed were the patient an specifically deny treatments such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation or antibiotics. 8. Is artificially administered nutrition and hydration specifically addressed in the legislation? Artificial nutrient and hydration is specifically addressed in paragraph (7) of the advanced directive and the patient indicates if it is desired to prolong life. 9. Is the possi
