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Living Wills and Other Advance Directives: Writing down your choices for your healthcare - 03/2020

Living Wills and Other Advance Directives: Writing down your choices for your healthcare
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Abstract

This handout gives basic information about the different types of advance directives. These are forms to fill out "in advance" so that your family, friends, and health care providers know what medical care you would want and would not want, if you are unable to speak for yourself.

Author
Patient and Family Education Services
Publisher
University of Washington Medical Center
Date Published (original date)
2011
Revision Date
03/2020
General Subject
Death and Dying
Patient Rights
Specific Subject/Keyword
Advance Directive
Health Planning
Languages
English
Japanese
Russian
Spanish
Vietnamese
Record ID
3816