Abstract
Previously expressed wishes are legal concept from 1. 4. 2012 modifies Section 36 of the Act on health services and conditions of their provision, which defines the previously expressed wishes as follows: "The patient can for when it came to such a medical condition in which will not be able to approve or refuse the provision of health services and the way they provide, the approval or disapproval pre pronounce "(Act no. 372/2011 Coll.). This means that through the previously voiced desire (longer just DVP), it is possible to consent or disagreement with the provision of health care services or manner of their provision.
They can therefore refuse any treatment in a situation to full health, and in nemoci.Výše cited article brings considerable practical problems for both health professionals and patients. Given the questions about life and death concern us all, it is clear that the Institute DVP carries with it a wave of discussion and criticism at the same time.
Additionally, the relevant issues in the practice of the Czech health essentially unknown. Missing practical guidance and solutions to help healthcare professionals in various troubled situací.Přednášku is divided into three thematic sections: previously expressed wishes with us and in the world - history and development, DVP equivalents and related concepts, the situation in the Czech Republic - pitfalls and risks.