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Advance directives generally fall into three categories: living will, power of attorney and health care proxy.
Types of Advance DirectivesThe living will.Durable power of attorney for health care/Medical power of attorney.POLST (Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment)Do not resuscitate (DNR) orders.Organ and tissue donation.
What to Include in Your Advance Directive. The name and contact information of your healthcare agent or proxy. Answers to specific questions about your preferences for care if you become unable to speak for yourself. The forms and questions asked vary a bit from state to state.
There are two main elements in an advance directivea living will and a durable power of attorney for health care. There are also other documents that can supplement your advance directive. You can choose which documents to create, depending on how you want decisions to be made.
How do you write an advance directive?Get the living will and medical power of attorney forms for your state, or use a universal form that has been approved by many states.Choose your health care agent.Fill out the forms, and have them witnessed as your state requires.More items...