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(1) Information about advance directives and medical power of attorney
(2) Subpages: Mental Health Advanced Directives
(1) Information about advance directives and medical power of attorney
An advance directive and a medical power of attorney are written documents that give others authority to act on a person’s behalf when that person is ill. It is best to consult a qualified attorney to help with an advance directive or a medical power of attorney. These documents work differently in different states. The resources below can give you more information.
Oregon POLST (Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment)
CDC - Advanced Care Planning
National Association of Protection and Advocacy
(2) Subpages
Mental Health Advanced Directives
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Types of Advance Directives
The living will. ...
Durable power of attorney for health care/Medical power of attorney. ...
POLST (Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment)
Do not resuscitate (DNR) orders
Organ and tissue donation