If you remember Terri Schaivo and the debate regarding whether or not to continue her life in a vegetative state, you realize the importance of having an advance directive. This directive, or living will, lets your loved ones AND the medical profession know what your wishes are if you are unable to make decisions for yourself.
If you go to the hospital on your own, they generally have you complete the form before you have any type of surgery. If you are taken there for treatment after an accident, however, chances are that you will be unable to even fill out the form. That’s why it’s so important to take care of this NOW!
If you go to http://www.projectgrace.org, you can find printable Advance Directive forms to print for free. Also, any Hospice site will direct you to a printable Health Care Surrogate and Living Will. Just use the search engine and go to any Hospice site.
Joyce Moseley Pierce
http://www.emersonpublications.com
Don’t leave your loved ones guessing
