12. describe two reasons why legislation was necessary to require healthcare directives in some instances

Here are the reasons:

1. gives you a better chance of having your wishes carried out,

2. The people closest to you would not have to fight over the decision

Healthcare directives are a set of document that specifiy what actions should be taken for your health in case you are no longer capable to make your own decision.

Without these directives, closest people to you might torn apart because of the decision, so you better off provide one and they can respect your decision without being burdened by it.

the correct answer is yes the patient would be successful

that information cannot be released except with patient permission or to immediate family members. you could state the patient is ok but you cannot give any information on the illness or on treatment being given.