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Who Will Speak for YOU if You Are Too Ill to Speak for Yourself?
Posted on April 16, 2019 by Mary Crowe, LICSW, ACHP-SW in Advance Directives, Health care directivesSharing your health care choices-- through advance directives--is a gift you can give to those you love, giving them the confidence to act knowingly on your behalf. At the same time, your autonomy and dignity are preserved by tailoring medical care based on your own preferences. ...
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Make Your Health Care Wishes Known Before It’s Too Late
Posted on April 5, 2018 by Robert Taylor, MD, FAAHPM, FAAN in Health care directivesWhat would happen if you became seriously ill or injured and couldn’t make medical decisions for yourself? If you have completed a health care proxy (HCP) form that identifies the person you most trust to make those medical decisions, and have spoken with that person and your doctor about your health care wishes, you can have peace of mind. If you haven’t completed an HCP form and have an accident or become so ill that you cannot speak or make health care decisions, doctors will not know which treatments you do and do not want. ...
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April 16 is National Healthcare Decisions Day
Posted on April 14, 2017 by Stephanie Patel, MD in Health care directivesThis is the 10-year anniversary of National Healthcare Decisions Day (NHDD), April 16, a day that was founded to inspire, educate and empower the public and health care providers about the importance of advance care planning. This special initiative creates an opportunity to encourage patients to express their wishes regarding how much treatment they want to receive at end of life and for providers and facilities to respect those wishes, whatever they may be. ...
Continue readingNew Year’s Resolution – Document Your Health Care Wishes
Posted on January 3, 2017 by Stephanie Patel, MD in Health care directivesThis time of year lends itself to self-reflection and resolutions, and is a good time to take stock of what is important in our lives and the lives of our loved ones. At Care Dimensions, we believe that one of the most important resolutions you can make in 2017 is to engage in advance care planning by completing an advance directive. ...
Continue readingWho Will Speak for YOU if You Are Too Ill to Speak for Yourself?
Posted on July 10, 2015 by Care Dimensions in Health care directivesCare Dimensions has a team of compassionate professionals who can assist you or your loved ones diagnosed with a life-limiting illness. We can walk with you every step of the way and provide assistance in making your decisions regarding your advance care needs. ...
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