Most of us don’t like to think about end-of-life issues. We mistakenly believe there will be plenty of time to consider and execute these very important decisions. If you really want control over how ...

How I use my medical identification bracelet to keep all those advance directive, contacts and doctor info connected to me. When my mother suffered a hemorrhagic stroke in August 2008, we could not ...

Advance directives are legal documents that outline your preferences regarding major medical decisions. The two main types are a living will and a durable power of attorney. An advance directive is ...

An advance directive is a legally binding document regulated by state laws. Advance directives are subject to The Patient Self-Determination Act (PSDA), 1990, a federal law that encourages individuals ...

Two main types of advance directives are living wills and healthcare power of attorney. These are legal documents that outline a person’s preferences regarding major medical decisions. An advance ...

States generally allow a person (principal) to appoint another person (agent) to make health care decisions, receive protected health information, or both on the principal’s behalf. In many states, ...