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  2. Advance healthcare directive - Wikipedia

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    Advance directives were created in response to the increasing sophistication and prevalence of medical technology. [3] [4] Numerous studies have documented critical deficits in the medical care of the dying; it has been found to be unnecessarily prolonged, [5] painful, [6] expensive, [7] [8] and emotionally burdensome to both patients and their families.

  3. Advance care planning - Wikipedia

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    Advance care planning is a process that enables individuals with decisional mental capacity to make plans about their future health care. [1] Advance care plans provide direction to healthcare professionals when a person is not in a position to make and/or communicate their own healthcare choices. Advance care planning is applicable to adults ...

  4. How to Make Your Advance Directives - WebMD

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    There are two types of advance directives: Health care proxy. This is a document that names the person who will make your medical decisions if you can’t. It’s also called a durable power of ...

  5. Your Guide to End of Life Planning - Healthline

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    A complete end of life plan can give you and your loved ones confidence and security. Following this checklist will ensure your plan is solid and meets your needs: Make a list of your assets ...

  6. Advance Directives and Medical Power of Attorney - WebMD

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    Update History. Advance directives are legally binding and tell doctors what life extending measures you want taken, or not taken, if you are unable to communicate. Medical power of attorney ...

  7. Advance Care Planning for Seniors - WebMD

    www.webmd.com/healthy-aging/seniors-plan-ahead

    But with advance care planning, you have the power to change that. The following guidance and resources start the important process of planning. Talk to Your Family. 92 percent of people say that ...

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