Advance Healthcare Directive

An Advance Healthcare Directive is a legal document that allows an individual to specify their wishes for medical treatment in the event that they become incapacitated and unable to make decisions for themselves. The document typically includes a living will, which specifies the individual’s preferences for end-of-life care, such as whether to receive life-sustaining treatment or pain management. The document may also include a healthcare power of attorney, which appoints a trusted person to make healthcare decisions on the individual’s behalf. The Advance Healthcare Directive is an important tool for ensuring that an individual’s healthcare wishes are respected and carried out, even if they are unable to communicate those wishes themselves.