Advanced Directives
Advanced directives are legal documents that allow individuals to outline their preferences for medical care in case they become unable to communicate their wishes. They typically include a living will, which specifies desired treatments during serious illness, and a healthcare proxy, which designates someone to make medical decisions on their behalf. Advanced directives help ensure that a person's values and choices regarding life-sustaining treatments and end-of-life care are respected, providing guidance to family members and healthcare providers during critical times. It's a way to maintain control over one's medical decisions, even when unable to express them.
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Advanced directives are legal documents that allow individuals to outline their preferences for medical treatment and healthcare decisions in case they become unable to communicate those wishes due to illness or injury. These directives can include a living will, which specifies treatment preferences, and a durable power of attorney for healthcare, which designates someone to make decisions on the individual's behalf. By having advanced directives, individuals ensure their values and wishes are respected, providing guidance for family members and healthcare providers during difficult times.