What Is An Advance Directive?
It is a written tool used to guide health care decisions when an individual is unable to do so because of incapacity. Most people are familiar with the terms “living will” or “durable power of attorney for health care” as types of advance directives.
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Additional Estate Planning Articles
- What Is Power Of Attorney?
- What Is A Health Care Directive?
- What Is A Health Care Agent?
- What Is The Difference Between A Health Care Directive And A Will?
- Who Can Make A Health Care Directive?
- How Long Does A Health Care Directive Last?
- What Kinds Of Health Care Decisions Should I Consider When I Write My Health Care Directive
- Is My Health Care Directive Legal In All 50 States?
- What If My Health Care Provider Refuses To Follow The Instructions Of My Health Care Agent?
- Who Should Know About My Health Care Directive?
- Will I Still Be Treated If I Do Not Make A Health Care Directive?
- What If I Change My Mind?
- What Will Happen If I Dont Have A Health Care Directive And I Cant Make My Own Health Care Choices?
- Can I Indicate My Wishes To Donate My Organs On My Health Care Directive?
- Can A Pregnant Woman State What Type Of Care She Wants For Her Unborn Child On A Health Care Directive?
- If I Have Other Questions, Whom Should I Ask?
