title: Why hospital patients do and do not execute an advance directive.
authors.affiliation: Independence Foundation, The Hartford Institute for Advancement of Geriatric Nursing, New York University, School of Education, Division of Nursing.
authors.forename: M D
authors.initials: MD
authors.lastname: Mezey
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Leitman
authors.forename: E L
authors.initials: EL
authors.lastname: Mitty
authors.forename: M M
authors.initials: MM
authors.lastname: Bottrell
authors.forename: G C
authors.initials: GC
authors.lastname: Ramsey
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D016223:Advance Directives / Q000523:psychology*; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001294:Attitude to Health; D004522:Educational Status; D005260:Female; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D007182:Income; D007297:Inpatients / Q000193:education / Q000523:psychology*; D007587:Job Description; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D020380:Needs Assessment; D009519:New York City; D009732:Nursing Care / Q000458:organization & administration; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D044469:Racial Groups; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires