Being faced with the decision of whether to administer life-saving measures for a critically injured and incapacitated loved one is one of the most difficult decisions a person can make. However, there are steps we can all take to prepare ourselves and our loved ones for such possibilities.
Advance care planning is the process of discussing and documenting your wishes for emergency medical treatment or care in the event your doctor is unable to determine what your medical wishes may be. It is recommended that everyone aged 18 and older have a documented advance care plan, regardless of your current health status.
This three-part Advance Care Planning series focuses on advance care planning as described in the guidelines to planning advance directives published by Harvard Medical School.
