An advance directive is a written expression of your wished regarding future medical decisions. An Advance directive makes it possible for you to give instructions in the event you become unable to speak for yourself due to serious illness or incapacity.
Click here to view or print a Living Will*
(A living will specifies that you do not wish to have your life prolonged by artificial means or machines in the event you are in a permanent irreversible comatose condition. Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader Plug-in - see below.)
Click here to view or print a Health Care Proxy*
( A health care proxy allows you to designate a health care "agent" to
speak on your behalf in the event you are unable to do so. )
*Please note that laws may vary from state to state
Also, you may be interested in downloading 'The Five Wishes' by clicking here
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