Advance Care Directive

An Advance Care Directive is a legal document that outlines a person's preferences for medical treatment and care in case they become unable to communicate their wishes due to illness or injury. It allows individuals to express their values and choices about interventions, end-of-life care, and life-sustaining treatments. By creating an Advance Care Directive, a person ensures that their healthcare decisions reflect their desires, relieving family members of the burden of making difficult choices during challenging times. This important tool promotes autonomy and helps guide medical practitioners in providing appropriate care aligned with the individual's wishes.