States generally allow a person (principal) to appoint another person (agent) to make health care decisions, receive protected health information, or both on the principal’s behalf. In many states, ...

It’s a situation no one likes to think about, but what if you couldn’t make healthcare decisions for yourself? While it may ...

Completing an advance directive form is a great way to write down health care wishes before a medical crisis occurs. These legal documents help loved ones and doctors know what medical treatments a ...

One of the lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic is that people may be faced with a serious illness or a medical emergency that required vital decisions about their medical care, and sometimes ...

BRAINERD — Crow Wing Energized is highlighting the importance of advance care planning in order to support end-of-life wishes. This effort culminated in the formal designation of April 16 as National ...

An advance healthcare directive is a type of legal document that allows you to state your wishes regarding future medical care. You can appoint someone – often a trusted friend or family member – to ...

Dear Liz: There is a lot of dysfunction and drama in my family so in my will, I’ve named a friend to be my executor. But I don’t think she’s the best person for my advance healthcare directive. She’s ...

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 ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Families of patients who completed advance directives before their deaths tend to feel their loved ones received somewhat better end-of-life care, according to a new study.

Every April 16, National Healthcare Decisions Day serves as a critical reminder: While we can’t always control the turbulence of life, we can prepare for a smooth landing. Whenever I fly, I’m reminded ...