If I Dont Have An Advance Directive, How Will My Wishes Be Considered If I Am Unable To Speak For Myself?

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• Q: What Is An Advance Directive?
  A: An Advance Directive enables you to guide your family and physician if you are unable to communicate with them. It allows you to control the extent to which … More
• Q: Are Advance Directives Only For Older People?
  A: No, even young people can be involved in car accidents or have serious illness. Most of the court cases involving withholding of life­support treatments have … More
• Q: What Is A Durable Power Of Attorney For Health Care?
  A: The durable power of attorney for health care is a document that allows you to name another person to make certain medical decisions for you if you are unable to make … More
• Q: What Is A Health Care Agent?
  A: A health care agent is a person whom you authorize in writing to convey your wishes concerning whether you wish to withhold or withdraw life support systems. The agent … More
• Q: What Is An Attorney-In-Fact For Health Care Decisions?
  A: An attorney-­in-­fact for health care decisions is a person whom you name in a document called a durable power of attorney, to make medical decisions other … More
• Q: Must I Have A Durable Power Of Attorney For Health Care?
  A: No. You have this option, but no one can require you to have a durable power of attorney. You can make your wishes known by talking with your family or doctor or by … More
• Q: Is My Health Care Directive Legal In All 50 States?
  A: Laws regarding advance directives are not the same in all fifty states in the U.S. If you spend a great deal of time in another state, or move to another state, be … More