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known as advance directives. They will help make sure your wishes are followed. ... communicate or make decisions, the National Cancer Institute (NCI) says. A living will doesn't always

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for the future You may have concerns about your ability to make decisions about treatment in the ... future. Advance directives that include living wills and legal power of medical attorney can help ease

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, make sure all your questions are answered. Write down your questions before hand Then write down ... surgery preparation;informed consent form;informed consent;advance directives;living will;durable power of attorney for healthcare;P03029

, handling finances, and making meals. They'll need constant care. Advance care planning It's ... planning usually takes the form of a written advance directive. This document outlines what healthcare

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more than one and asked to decide which one you’d like to use. It can be hard to make this decision ... . It's important to take the time you need to make the best decision. Deciding on the best plan may

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to some other person who can make decisions in your loved one’s best interest. Advance directives ... The time will come when your loved one can no longer make sound decisions. So it's best to

, completeness, or suitability of this video for medical decision making. For all health related issues ... : Take your warfarin exactly as directed by your healthcare provider. Do: Take your warfarin at the

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