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
Revision Date
04/2025
General Subject
Reference Tools
Patient Care Procedures & Instructions
Specific Subject/Keyword
Advance Directive
Languages
English
Korean
Record ID
5049