Brooklyn, New York21 days ago
The system is anchored by Maimonides Medical Center, one of the nation’s largest independent teaching hospitals and home to centers of excellence in numerous specialties; Maimonides Midwood Community Hospital (formerly New York Community Hospital), a 130-bed adult medical-surgical hospital; and Maimonides Children's Hospital, Brooklyn's only children's hospital and only pediatric trauma center. Counsels and educates patients and family on patient rights and advance directives; participates in community outreach programs such as health fairs, symposia, lectures and conferences; assists patients in preparing and answering all questions in regard to Advance Directives (HCP’s, DNR, DNI, Living Will, MOLST) in accordance with the Patient Self Determination Act and the Family Health Care Decisions Act.