That person is called a healthcare agent. What an advance directive can do An advance directive is a form used to identify who you would want to make medical decisions for you if you were unable to do ...

This week marked National Health Care Decisions Day — a time when medical professionals encourage people to think seriously about creating an advance directive.

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 ...

Your Health MattersMeritus Health It’s a hard scenario to envision, but it’s something everyone should think about. What type ...

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 ...

The next step is simple – download an advance directive form or obtain one from your hospital and fill out the name of your designated agent and their contact information. You can also fill out ...

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