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Creating a Living Will or Advance Healthcare Directive
A healthcare directive outlines your medical treatment preferences if you become unable to communicate your wishes. Steps to create one include:
A healthcare directive outlines your medical treatment preferences if you become unable to communicate your wishes. Steps to create one include:
Detailing Medical Preferences
Clearly stating your wishes regarding treatments, life support, and other medical interventions.
Appointing a Healthcare Proxy
Designating someone to make healthcare decisions on your behalf.
Medical Power of Attorney
Appointing Someone to Make Healthcare Decisions on Your Behalf
A medical power of attorney allows you to appoint someone to make healthcare decisions if you are incapacitated. Important considerations include:
A medical power of attorney allows you to appoint someone to make healthcare decisions if you are incapacitated. Important considerations include:
Choosing a Trusted Individual
Selecting someone who understands and respects your healthcare preferences.
Communicating Your Wishes
Ensuring your chosen representative is fully informed about your healthcare desires.
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