Frequently Asked Questions

• What is a living will?
  A living will is a legal document that gives health care providers and/or family members guidance in terms of the type of life-sustaining medical treatment that you wish to receive, or do not wish … more
• What is a do not resuscitate (DNR) order?
  A do not resuscitate (DNR) order is a legal document that directs your doctor or other health care provider to refrain from providing you with life-sustaining medical treatment in certain … more
• How can I ensure that my health care decisions are respected by my family and doctors?
  The most important step that you can take in order to ensure that your health care decisions are respected by your family and doctors is to execute legal documents concerning your health care … more
• Do I have the right to decide whether to donate my organs?
  In many states, you have the right to include your wishes with respect to organ donation in your advance healthcare directives. If you wish to be an organ donor, an advance healthcare … more
• What kinds of medical decisions are addressed in advance directives?
  Advance healthcare directives can be very general or very specific, depending on the provisions that you include in the directives. A living will, for example, is a type of directive that … more