COMPARING ADVANCE DIRECTIVES LAWS IN TAIWAN AND THE UNITED STATES: IMPACT ON END-OF-LIFE CARE
2024
Comparing Advance Directives Laws in Taiwan and the United States
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Author Information
Author(s): Tu Yufang, Young Yuchi, O’Connor Melissa
Primary Institution: North Dakota State University
Hypothesis
How do Advance Directives laws in Taiwan and the US impact end-of-life care decisions?
Conclusion
The study found significant differences in Advance Directives laws between the US and Taiwan, affecting patient autonomy in end-of-life care.
Supporting Evidence
- Both the US and Taiwan view Advance Directives as essential for healthcare autonomy.
- The legal frameworks for Advance Directives in the US and Taiwan differ significantly in various aspects.
- There is a need for stricter regulations in the US to align healthcare decisions with patient preferences.
- Enhancing the portability of Advance Directives is essential, especially in emergencies.
Takeaway
This study looks at how different laws about advance directives in Taiwan and the US help people make choices about their end-of-life care.
Methodology
The study conducted a systematic literature review using various databases to compare Advance Directives laws.
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