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Future Planning - End of Life


  • Advance Care Planning
    Abstract: A medical crisis could leave someone too ill to make his or her own healthcare decisions. Learn about what Advance Care Planning is and how important it is for you and your loved ones.
    Last Reviewed: Thursday, March 28, 2013
  • Advance Health Care Directive
    Abstract: An Advance Health Care Directive (or Advance Medical Directive) allows you to state what you want for your own medical care if you are unable to make decisions for yourself. Learn more about this important document.
    Last Reviewed: Friday, March 29, 2013
  • Advance Health Care Directive Registry for Virginia
    Abstract: The Commonwealth of Virginia has launched a new statewide Advance Health Care Directive Registry, allowing all Virginia residents to electronically store their important documents (Advanced Health Care Directive, Health Care Power of Attorney, Declaration of Anatomical Gift, etc.). Links to Advance Directive forms are provided.
    Last Reviewed: Tuesday, March 19, 2013
  • Communicating Effectively in the Hospital Setting
    Abstract: A guide to handling a loved one's hospitalization, including how to communicate with the medical team and the types of paperwork and information everyone needs on-hand in the event of a hospitalization.
    Last Reviewed: Tuesday, April 02, 2013
  • End of Life Choices: Holding On and Letting Go
    Abstract: It is important for you and your loved ones to think clearly about end-of-life decisions. This article discusses how to overcome the challenges in making decisions and talks about end-of-life resources.
    Last Reviewed: Tuesday, April 02, 2013
  • End-of-Life Decision Making
    Abstract: This article reviews end-of-life issues including financial decisions, medical decision making (including advanced directives), as well as legal issues such as power of attorney and guardianship.
    Last Reviewed: Thursday, December 20, 2012
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