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2. Five Wishes - Wikipedia

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   The Five Wishes. Wishes 1 and 2 are both legal documents. Once signed, they meet the legal requirements for an advance directive in the states listed below. Wishes 3, 4, and 5 are unique to Five Wishes, in that they address matters of comfort care, spirituality, forgiveness, and final wishes. Wish 1: "The Person I Want to Make Care Decisions ...

3. 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 ...

4. Frequently Asked Questions About Advance Directives

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   You can cancel an advance directive at any time. Ways to do that include: Tear up the document. Say aloud to witnesses that you want to cancel it. Put your wishes in writing. Many hospitals and ...

5. Preparing an Advance Directive - WebMD

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   Many experts suggest filling out three of the most common advance directives used for end-of-life care: Living wills typically specify medical treatment that is desired (or not desired). For ...

6. What a Living Will Is and How to Make One - Healthline

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   Bottom line. A living will is a written legal document that communicates your wishes for medical care if you’re incapacitated. Living wills are usually used to communicate medical decisions ...

7. Can My Advance Healthcare Directive Work in Other States? - AOL

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   An advance healthcare directive is a legal document that outlines your preferences for medical care if you become unable to make decisions for yourself. It may also be referred to as a healthcare ...

8. Advance healthcare directive - Wikipedia

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   v. t. e. An advance healthcare directive, also known as living will, personal directive, advance directive, medical directive or advance decision, is a legal document in which a person specifies what actions should be taken for their health if they are no longer able to make decisions for themselves because of illness or incapacity. In the U.S ...

9. 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 ...