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Advance Care Planning: Preparing for future decisions about your care

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Abstract

This handout explains advance care planning, which allows you to make your wishes known to your loved ones and care providers. It covers living wills, Medical Power of Attorney, Financial/Durable Power of Attorney, wills, and the POLST form (Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment).

Author

Social Work and Care Coordination

Publisher

University of Washington Medical Center

Date Published (original date)

2023

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General Subject

Reference Tools

Patient Care Procedures & Instructions

Specific Subject/Keyword

Advance Directive

Languages

English

Record ID

5049