Advanced Directives

  • Author: R McLellan
  • Level: Introduction
  • Study time: 1 hour 11 minutes
Write your awesome label here.
Lesson series
Advanced Directive helps people plan their healthcare if they become unable to decide for themselves. This video explains what they are, who can create one, and how they impact medical care. You’ll learn about legal requirements, how mental competence is assessed, and the difference between an Advanced Directive and an Enduring Power of Attorney. 
  • Video time: 1 hour 11 minutes
  • Quiz: 1
  • Assessment: 1
Lesson series

Why this course is important?


An Advanced Directive ensures a person’s healthcare choices are respected if they lose the ability to decide. This course explains what they are, who can create one, and how they apply in different scenarios. You’ll learn key legal aspects, including how doctors assess competence and when directives take effect. Perfect for anyone wanting a clear, practical understanding of Advanced Directives in healthcare.
Meet the instructor

Roxane McLellan

Roxane is a New Zealand Registered Nurse with decades of experience supporting older adults and people with disabilities. Her early training focused on young people with physical disabilities, and over her career she has worked across a wide range of care environments, including continuing care hospitals, rest homes, and dementia-specific services.
Roxane has held leadership roles in both public and private settings, including as a facility manager and lecturer for undergraduate nursing students. She brings deep clinical knowledge, a calm presence, and a strong commitment to person-centred care.
Patrick Jones - Course author