Advance health care directives are legal documents that outline a person’s preferences for medical treatment in case they are unable to communicate those decisions themselves. These directives not ...

Medical emergencies and unexpected health crises can occur at any age. Advance care planning encourages people to consider potential future scenarios and plan accordingly, even if they’re young and ...

An advance directive for the state where you live may not be effective in another state. Some states have provisions that respect out-of-state directives as long as they conform to the requirements of ...

PORTLAND, Oregon — Death is inevitable. It is something we will all face one day, but it is also something that we can all plan for to ensure your wishes are honored. Having those difficult ...

Two main types of advance directives are living wills and healthcare power of attorney. These are legal documents that outline a person’s preferences regarding major medical decisions. An advance ...

A new healthcare app this month was released by an unlikely source -- the American Bar Association. As the New York Times' "The New Old Age" blog picked up, the ABA offered up a freemium app for iOS ...

This week marked National Health Care Decisions Day — a time when medical professionals encourage people to think seriously about creating an advance directive. Because the truth is, the unexpected ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - U.S. laws surrounding advanced planning for end-of-life care set up too many practical roadblocks, according to a report published Monday. In a study of advance directive ...

Christy Bieber has a JD from UCLA School of Law and began her career as a college instructor and textbook author. She has been writing full time for over a decade with a focus on making financial and ...

HELENA - The Missoula-based Choices Bank has merged with the state's online advance health care directive service to create a single registry for Montana citizens. The merger was announced Wednesday ...