The Importance of Creating an Advance Directive for Healthcare & How SPGG Can Help
An advance directive for healthcare goes by many names. Maybe you’ve heard it called a living will, personal directive, or advance decision. No matter what name you call it, creating this document is of extreme importance. However, it must be done correctly. Allow the SPGG attorneys to team with you to create this healthcare directive.
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Millions of people in the United States have made personal directives concerning healthcare. They asked many questions and received answers that gave them peace of mind. Consider the following FAQs:
What is an advance directive for healthcare?
This legal document is written by a person who wants to have specific actions taken in case they are incapacitated. Too often, people endure an injury or suffer an illness and are unable to speak. This leaves the family to make decisions on their behalf, unless an advance directive for healthcare has been written.
Why is it important to write a directive?
With this document, the family and doctors will know exactly what you want in case you are unable to communicate. This relieves feelings of stress and anxiety from family members knowing that they are honoring your wishes.
What is written in this directive?
This document can cover anything healthcare-related. Many people address end-of-life treatments that they wish to have or not have. These treatments range in topic, such as the use of a ventilator, feeding tube, antibiotics, dialysis, blood transfusions, and more.
How can the SPGG attorneys help me?
We are skilled attorneys who have written countless advance directives. We know exactly what questions to ask you, and how to write it clearly and in detail so that no confusion occurs. Our team is ready to help you have peace of mind.
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