Life can throw us many unexpected surprises, therefore being prepared and having an advance directive in place allows your loved ones to understand the choices you have made for yourself concerning the type of medical care you want.
Advance directives are legal documents that allow you to express your end-of-life care wishes when you are incapacitated or unable to speak for yourself. Through this document, your wishes and preferences for medical treatment and care are spelled out for your family and health care providers. Advance directives are adjustable, and changes and amendments can be made as new information comes available or your health changes.