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"Advance directives" are legal documents that allow you to plan and make your own end-oflife wishes known in the event that you are unable to communicate. Advance directives consist
of (1) a living will and (2) a medical (healthcare) power of attorney. A living will describes your
wishes regarding medical care. With a medical power of attorney you can appoint a person to
make healthcare decisions for you in case you are unable to speak for yourself.

Note: The following is not a substitute for legal advice. While CaringInfo updates the
following information and form to keep them up-to-date, changes in the underlying law
A living will is an advance directive that guides your family and can
healthcare
team
through
affect
how
the form will operate in the event you lose the ability to make decisions for
the medical treatment you wish to receive if you are unable to communicate your wishes.
yourself.
If you
have any questions about how the form will help ensure your wishes are
According to your state's living will law, this document is considered
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as you
sign it and a witness signs it, if that's required. A living will goescarried
into effectout,
whenor
you
if are
your wishes do not seem to fit with the form, you may wish to talk to
no longer able to make your own decisions.
your health care provider or an attorney with experience in drafting advance directives.

What is a living will?

You have filled out
your advance directive.

What is a medical power of attorney?

Now What?

A medical power of attorney is the advance directive that allows you to select a person you
trust to make decisions about your medical care if you are temporarily or permanently
unable to communicate and make decisions for yourself. This includes not only decisions
at the end of your life, but also in other medical situations. This document is also known
as a "healthcare proxy," "appointment of healthcare agent" or "durable power of attorney
for healthcare." This document goes into effect when your physician declares that you are
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unable to make your own medical decisions. The person you select can also be known as
Reproduction and distribution by an organization or organized group without the written permission of the
a healthcare agent, surrogate, attorney-in-fact or healthcare proxy.

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Who should I select to be my medical power of attorney?

After you have filled out your living will and/or healthcare power of attorney:

You should select someone you trust, such as a close family member or good friend who
understands your wishes and feels comfortable making healthcare decisions for you. You
should have ongoing conversations with this person to talk about your wishes at the end
of life. Make sure your medical power of attorney feels comfortable and confident about
the type of medical care you want to receive.

Talk to your family and friends.

Most state laws prevent your doctor or any professional caregiver from being assigned as
your healthcare agent. You can also select a second agent as an alternate in case your first
healthcare agent is unwilling or unable to serve.

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Ask permission to have this conversation, as people cope with end-of-life issues in many ways.

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Find a quiet, comfortable place that is free from distraction to hold a private conversation.

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Tell them exactly what your choices for treatment would be if you were faced with a life-limiting illness.

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Tell your loved ones who you have named as your healthcare decision maker.

Talk to your doctor.

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Talk to your health care providers about your wishes. Tell them what medical treatment you want and
do not want at the end of life.

b

Tell your doctor who you have chosen to be your healthcare decision maker.

Make copies of your advance directives.
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Keep the original documents in a safe and accessible place, and tell others where you put them.

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Do not keep your advance directives in a safe deposit box; other people need to see them.

b

Give copies to your healthcare decision maker.

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Give copies to your doctors and other healthcare providers.

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Contact your local hospital, as they may be willing to file your advance directives.

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