1. Think about a time that you experienced a loss. Looking back, did you go through all five stages of grief? Describe how you handled each stage.

2. Do you or any of your family members have advance directives? If so, do you know what they are or what your family's wishes would be? If not, do you think that everyone should have advance directives? Why or why not?

3. As a part of your role in patient education, what information would you supply the patient regarding advance directives?