Advanced Health Care Directive
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An Advanced Health Care Directive, often referred to as a Living Will, Designation of Healthcare Surrogate, Designation of Pre Need Guardian, Proxy Directive, or Power of Attorney for Health Care Decisions (terminology varies by state), is a legal document in which an individual outlines their preferences for healthcare decisions in the event they are unable to communicate.
| This directive specifies who has the authority to make medical decisions on their behalf, addresses the termination of life support, and outlines the types of medical treatments desired during illness. Without such a directive, decisions about healthcare may fall to a court-appointed guardian, spouse, adult child, parent, sibling, relative, or close friend. These decision-makers may not be familiar with the individual’s treatment preferences. Having an Advanced Health Care Directive, Living Will, or Power of Attorney for Health Care Decisions, and discussing it with family and key individuals, ensures that the person’s wishes regarding medical treatments are known and honored, providing clarity in difficult healthcare scenarios. |
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Commonly known by various terms such as Advanced Health Care Directive, Living Will, or Power of Attorney for Health Care Decisions, this legal document exists in different forms depending on state regulations. Specifies the person authorized to make crucial health care decisions on behalf of the individual if they are unable to communicate, ensuring clarity and avoiding potential disputes among family members. Expresses the individual's preferences regarding medical treatments, including whether they wish to receive life-sustaining measures, thus guiding medical professionals and family members in providing appropriate care. Prevents the need for a court-appointed guardian to make healthcare decisions by designating a trusted individual in advance, minimizing delays and ensuring that decisions align with the individual's wishes. Promotes open communication within the family and among close friends about the individual's healthcare preferences, fostering awareness and understanding among those who may be involved in the decision-making process. Enhances the likelihood that the individual's healthcare decisions will be respected and followed, providing clarity to medical professionals and family members during critical moments. Legally authorizes the designated decision-maker to act on the individual's behalf, ensuring that healthcare providers recognize the validity of the appointed person's authority. Empowers individuals to maintain control over their healthcare choices, allowing them to actively participate in decision-making even when they cannot communicate directly. |
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