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Resources to help people make decisions about end-of-life care and services before a crisis
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We are here to offer you timely and practical content from a variety of perspectives to help you expand your access to information, learn from others’ experiences and best practices, and improve your ability to make informed decisions about your care before a crisis.
No matter what stage of life you're in, you should ensure your advance directive and medical wishes are known and understood when it matters. Learn about the essential steps you can take to ensure the information is shared with those who need it.
The terms Living Will and Advance Directives have been used interchangeably, creating confusion around what healthcare document we need to use to share our wishes. Learn what the terms really mean and how they are related.
There are several types of documents to help you express your wishes for treatment any time you are unable to speak for yourself, particularly during serious illness or end of life. Learn when and why individuals need advance directives, living wills, powers of attorney, DNRs or POLSTs.
A program of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization
