The following resources are available and provide further information on health care decision making and advance directives:
- Learn Exchange Modules (VUMC) - or search for 'Advance Care Planning' in VUMC Learning Exchange and click on the 'All' tab on the left
- Advance Directive Wallet Notification Card
- Vanderbilt Policy: Health Care Decision Making/Advance Directives OP 20-10.08
- Vanderbilt Patient and Visitor Information: Planning for Your Medical Care in Advance
- National Healthcare Decisions Day
- The Conversation Project
- Tennessee Department of Health - Health Care Decision Making (forms and other resources)
- Advance Directive Resource Flow Chart (see below)
Advance Directive Resource Flow Chart
The Advance Directive Resource Flow Chart will help determine which resource will help you in regard to legal questions and conflict resolution.
| Situation | Resource | Contact Information |
| A staff member needs a blank copy of an advance directive. | MedEx | VUMC Computer Resource |
| A patient or the patient’s representative needs assistance with advance directives. | Office of Patient Relations | 615-322-8008 |
| A staff member needs assistance determining the validity of an advance directive or has questions about witnessing an advance directive. |
Office of Legal Affairs
Clinical Ethics Consultation Service |
615-936-3223
615-831-8603 |
| Staff and/or the patient or patient’s representative have differences of opinion regarding the implementation of an advance directive that cannot be resolved through regular conflict resolution. |
Patient Relations Clinical Ethics Consultation Office of Legal Affairs |
615-322-8008 615-831-8603 615-936-0323 |
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It is after 1700 on a weekday or weekend, and there is an urgent issue. |
Attending Physician Administrative Coordinator Office of Legal Affairs Clinical Ethics Consultation Service |
Search in People Finder Hospital Operator 615-936-0323 615-831-8603 |