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Advance Directives

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Mar 3, 2024.

Advance directives are legal documents that state your wishes and plans for medical care. These plans are made ahead of time in case you lose your ability to make decisions for yourself. Advance directives can apply to any medical decision, such as the treatments you want, and if you want to donate organs.

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Types of advance directives:

There are many types of advance directives, and each state has rules about how to use them. You may choose a combination of any of the following:

How to decide what to put in your advance directives:

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