Life Care Management: Advance Directives
Do you have an advanced medical directive in case you are unable to speak for yourself?
Advance directives are legal documents that allow you to convey your decisions about end-of-life care ahead of time. Advance directives provide a way for you to communicate your wishes to family, friends and health care professionals, and to avoid confusion later on.
Although you may think that your family members understand your values, when you put your personal directives in writing, your medical treatment preferences will be crystal clear.
Call the lawyers at Kennedy west about advance directive documents you may need, such as:
- Directives to Physician - provides your specific instructions to medical providers involving life support and other about terminal issues.
- Medical Powers of Attorney - allows for you to designate a trusted person that has authority to make medical decisions on your behalf
- HIPAA Authorization - you can designate a trusted person to be allowed to have full access of your medical records and to discuss your condition with your doctors and medical care providers
- Statutory Durable Power of Attorney - authorizes your designated trusted person to manage and make decisions regarding your income and assets. The agent is responsible for acting according to the instructions and in your best interest.
- Pre-need Designation of Guardian - allows you to name a trusted person in advance to act as your guardian in the event you become incapacitated.
