An advance directive for the state where you live may not be effective in another state. Some states have provisions that respect out-of-state directives as long as they conform to the requirements of ...

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 ...

The end of life sometimes begins with an advance directive. Learning about advance directives now may make things easier for your loved ones later, when they're in a hospital room trying to ...

Oaklawn Hospital is hosting a series of free Advanced Directive Workshops to help community members plan for future health care needs. The workshops are open to the public and are held around Michigan ...

We hear a lot of talk about being prepared for an emergency. Some emergencies in life are medical, and there’s a way to plan ahead for how to handle emergency medical care for yourself or your loved ...

Oaklawn Hospital is hosting a series of free Advanced Directive Workshops to help community members plan for future health care needs. The workshops are open to the public around the area, including ...

Advance health care directives are legal documents that outline a person’s preferences for medical treatment in case they are unable to communicate those decisions themselves. These directives not ...

An advance healthcare directive provides clear instructions for family members, reducing confusion and stress when making medical decisions on your behalf in the event that you are unable to make them ...

This week marked National Health Care Decisions Day — a time when medical professionals encourage people to think seriously about creating an advance directive. Because the truth is, the unexpected ...

With over 35 years as a dedicated physician, I've witnessed the gift given to loved ones left behind when an advance directive is completed and available for healthcare professionals to follow in the ...

Guest columnist Jenifer Stevens, a licensed social worker with Hospice of the Western Reserve, holds the Advanced Certified Hospice and Palliative Social Worker credential. As we step into a new year, ...