Most people do not want to think about death and dying -- so they don't. Until they have to. Unfortunately, that often means that families are left struggling with difficult decisions about important ...

An advance directive is a legally binding document regulated by state laws. Advance directives are subject to The Patient Self-Determination Act (PSDA), 1990, a federal law that encourages individuals ...

Creating a living will and other advance directive documents may be easier, and cheaper, than you think. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners who ...

No one likes to think about worst-case scenarios, particularly when it comes to their future health problems, and what could happen in the event they are unable to make their own health care decisions ...

Typically, the KERA Health Checkup looks at subjects about maintaining your health. But in connection with National Healthcare Decisions Day, we look at advance planning for terminal illness. Sam ...

Five minutes. That is all I had to make my case: to convince this 80-year-old man to fill out an advanced care directive. John, as I’ll call him, had served in the military for over thirty years, ...

Terri Schiavo's family probably never imagined the decisions they would have to make regarding her care. But the court battle surrounding this 41-year-old woman, who was in a vegetative state since a ...

An advance directive is a way to tell your loved ones and doctors your wishes if something happens and you can’t speak for yourself. A directive can include the type and extent of your medical care.

While it's important to be prepared when it comes to personal health, preparing for every potential illness or medical crisis is impossible. But, sharing your preferences regarding care options and ...

As North Carolina slowly opens up after the first wave of coronavirus, it is a wise time to discuss the wishes of frail elders in the event they contract it in a second wave. Geriatrician Leslie ...

Health care advance directives communicate what actions should be taken if you’re too ill to speak for yourself. These legal documents inform family, caregivers and health care professionals how you ...

Unlike a will, which can involve a lot of time and money with an attorney, advanced directives for health care contingencies are relatively simple and inexpensive to prepare.The Colorado Health & ...