| Storage
and Distribution of an ADRT |
| It is advised |
- The person should keep their own copy of the ADRT and
ensure that its existence is readily identified e.g.
with a Medic Alert Bracelet, prominent place in the home.
- The person should be encouraged to give his or her own
General Practitioner and other responsible Health and Social
Care Professionals providers a copy of the ADRT. The existence
of the ADRT should be recorded on paper and electronic
records.
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| Summary
list of suggested key people, agencies / organisations who
need to be informed of the existence of an ADRT are: |
- Person
/patient
- Relative
/ Carer
- Key Worker
(health, mental health, social services etc)
- General
Practitioner
- Care Home
(if the person/patient is a resident)
- Ambulance
Services (please see links page for further information or
go to http://www.emas.nhs.uk)
- Out of
Hours Services including NHS Direct
- Local
Hospital (especially if a known / current patient)
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| Some people
may wish to discuss this with a solicitor and ask them to
store a copy of their ADRT but it is not essential. |
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