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.

You don't need to hire an attorney to prepare an advance health care directive, said Moriah Opp, patient education coordinator at Altru Health System in Grand Forks. "You can go online and print out ...

During the COVID-19 pandemic, many people, both old and young were faced with serious illness or a medical emergency that required vital decisions about their medical care, and sometimes those ...

We hear a lot of talk about being prepared for an emergency. Some emergencies in life are medical, and there’s a way to plan ahead for how to handle emergency medical care for yourself or your loved ...

What’s the best way to go about writing a living will? I’m approaching age 73 and in poor health and would like to get this ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I am a Forbes.com Contributor specializing in geriatric health and women's health articles. End-of-life planning isn’t an easy ...

A recent report published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (2019), reviewed the statutes of 50 states and the District of Columbia governing treatment decisions for incapacitated ...

(Vermont] – Governor Scott declared April 14-16, 2019 Vermont Advance Directive Week. In honor of that declaration, and to celebrate National Healthcare Decisions Day (NHDD) on April 16th, the Vermont ...