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Have you planned for your care in case of a medical crisis or serious illness? If you were too sick to speak, how would family members know what you'd want? Here are five things to know.
Advance care planning is how you can help your loved ones and doctors make health care choices for you if you can't speak for yourself. Talk with them about your values and beliefs to help make your wishes clear.
In a health crisis, you may not be able to speak for yourself. At some point, one out of every three people find themselves in this situation. They will need someone to choose care for them. That’s why it’s best to be ready.
An advance directive is made up of two types of legal papers:
These forms will show your choices for end-of-life or critical care. It’s a good idea to work with a lawyer and your doctor to fill out these forms.
A living will speaks for you. It lists your choices for care when you’re not able to speak for yourself. A living will helps when hard choices have to be made. It tells your family and doctors exactly what care you would and wouldn’t want.
Be sure to keep your living will papers up to date. Place them somewhere that they can be easily found.
A durable power of attorney for health care is a legal paper that gives someone the power to carry out your medical wishes. The person you choose is known as your agent. Your agent should be a person who:
Serious health problems can happen anytime. Having an advance directive helps make sure your wishes are carried out in a health crisis. It can give you and the people closest to you peace of mind.
Look ahead and ask yourself these questions:
Having a plan in place is a wise choice.
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The information provided is for general informational purposes only and is not intended to be medical advice or a substitute for professional health care. You should consult an appropriate health care professional for your specific needs.
