Medical Decisions: Advance Directives, Living Wills

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Medical Decisions: Advance Directives, Living Wills -What are Terminal Care Documents and Durable Power of Attorney? How do I make a plan now for the medical care I want in the future if later I can't decide for myself?

Advance Directives for Health Care

Taking Steps to Plan for Critical Health Care Decisions (VEN) (PDF) - This booklet is by the Vermont Ethics Network. It explains how to make legal documents that tell your doctors what medical care you want if later you can't make decisions. The booklet explains advance directives, durable powers of attorney (POAs), terminal care, and do not resuscitate (DNR) orders. It loads slowly, but it's worth the wait.

Taking Steps: Legal Documents (Vermont Ethics Network) (PDF) - These legal documents were created by the Vermont Ethics Network. These documents allow you to create your own Terminal Care Document and Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care.

Vermont Ethics Network Website - The Vermont Ethics Network is dedicated to increasing understanding of ethical issues, values and choices in health and health care.

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