What are advance directives and are they the same as living wills? An advance directive is a very specific legal document that details the medical treatments you want, and, importantly, don’t want, if ...

An advance directive for the state where you live may not be effective in another state. Some states have provisions that respect out-of-state directives as long as they conform to the requirements of ...

Living wills and other advance directives are written, legal instructions regarding your preferences for medical care if you are unable to make decisions for yourself. Advance directives guide choices ...

April 16, 2016 is National Healthcare Decisions Day (NHDD). While there may be no parades or fanfare, we should all pay attention to this special day. National Healthcare Decisions Day reminds us how ...

When it comes to health care, everyone deserves to make decisions that align with their wishes and values. However, sometimes circumstances take that opportunity away before someone has a chance to ...

Two main types of advance directives are living wills and healthcare power of attorney. These are legal documents that outline a person’s preferences regarding major medical decisions. An advance ...

Medical emergencies and unexpected health crises can occur at any age. Advance care planning encourages people to consider potential future scenarios and plan accordingly, even if they’re young and ...

The Terri Schiavo tragedy – and it is a terrible tragedy no matter what side of the fence you’re on – has brought to focus end-of-life concerns: moral, religious, philosophical and legal. Her family’s ...

May 3—Karen Cuellar was lost. She simply wasn't sure what to do because she wasn't clear about what her husband would have wanted. On Jan. 3, 2019, her husband, Alex Cuellar, 66, suffered a heart ...

Living wills and other advance directives are written, legal instructions regarding your preferences for medical care if you are unable to make decisions for yourself. Advance directives guide choices ...

Living wills and other advance directives are written, legal instructions regarding your preferences for medical care if you are unable to make decisions for yourself. Advance directives guide choices ...