States generally allow a person (principal) to appoint another person (agent) to make health care decisions, receive protected health information, or both on the principal’s behalf. In many states, ...

Completing an advance directive form is a great way to write down health care wishes before a medical crisis occurs. These legal documents help loved ones and doctors know what medical treatments a ...

An advance directive is a way to tell your loved ones and doctors your wishes if something happens and you can’t speak for yourself. A directive can include the type and extent of your medical care.

As we head into the Great Wealth Transfer of $68 trillion being transitioned from older generations to younger generations, financial advisors have an opportunity to bridge generational gaps and ...

Are you interested in having one on file? The best time to prepare your Advanced Medical Directive (pdf) is before a circumstance arises where one may be needed. An Advance Health Care Directive (or ...

Q: What are advance health care directives, and why are they a good idea? A: Living wills, health care powers of attorney and other advance directives are written, legal instructions regarding your ...

Medical emergencies and unexpected health crises can occur at any age. Advance care planning encourages people to consider potential future scenarios and plan accordingly, even if they’re young and ...

During a medical emergency patients may not be able to speak for themselves. That is when families are often left guessing — and sometimes fighting — over who has the right to make critical healthcare ...

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WINONA, Minn. (WKBT) – Winona Health officials are urging anyone age 18 and older to consider completing a health-care directive. A health-care directive is a written document in which one can inform ...