April 16, 2016 is National Healthcare Decisions Day (NHDD). While there may be no parades or fanfare, we should all pay attention to this special day. National Healthcare Decisions Day reminds us how ...

Health care advance directives communicate what actions should be taken if you’re too ill to speak for yourself. These legal documents inform family, caregivers and health care professionals how you ...

Living wills and other advance directives are written, legal instructions regarding your preferences for medical care if you are unable to make decisions for yourself. Advance directives guide choices ...

Advanced Directives and the MOST form Having a MOST form (short for “Medical Orders for Specific Treatment”) or POLST (“Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment”) form is generally recommended ...

No one likes to think about worst-case scenarios, particularly when it comes to their future health problems, and what could happen in the event they are unable to make their own health care decisions ...

Creating a living will and other advance directive documents may be easier, and cheaper, than you think. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners who ...

Regardless of which side you support in the Terry Schiavo case, one thing is clear: You should have written instructions as to what you would like to have happen in the event you are beset with a ...

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.

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 ...

Oaklawn Hospital is hosting a series of free Advanced Directive Workshops to help community members plan for future health care needs. The workshops are open to the public and are held around Michigan ...