That person is called a healthcare agent. What an advance directive can do An advance directive is a form used to identify ...

Advance Directive forms can be completed without the assistance of a lawyer, but you may want to consult one to ensure that you have completed it correctly. Each year in the United States, April 16th ...

As a nurse, Kim Von Asten of Dousman, Wis., knows it’s important to document how you want to be cared for at the end of your life, or when you can no longer speak for yourself because of a major ...

What happens if you can no longer speak for yourself and lose the ability to express your healthcare wishes? If you have an ...