When it comes to planning for the future, peace of mind matters. That’s why the Mayo Clinic offers straightforward advice about advance directives: don’t just fill out the form— make sure it’s available and up to date when it’s needed most. (Mayo Clinic: Living wills and advance directives for medical decisions)
Here are a few of their key recommendations:
Talk openly with your healthcare agent and family about your wishes and values.
Review and update your directive when your health or life circumstances change.
Make it easy to find—add it to your medical record and consider carrying a wallet card to alert family members and emergency medical personnel.
These are smart, practical steps—but many people still face the same problem: when an emergency happens, their healthcare directives can’t be found. In those moments, the best-laid plans may go unused. That’s where Legal Directives makes all the difference.
Emergency Medical Access Card: Meeting the Mayo Clinic’s Recommendations
One of the most powerful tools Legal Directives provides is the Emergency Medical Access Card. This wallet-sized card is designed to do exactly what the Mayo Clinic recommends—alert hospitals, emergency responders and family members that you have an advance directive and make it instantly accessible in an emergency.
Always with you: Just like the Mayo Clinic suggests, the card lives in your wallet, right where emergency responders and clinicians are trained to look.
Instant access: Each card is linked to your secure Legal Directives account, so hospital staff can quickly retrieve your healthcare directives anytime, anywhere.
Peace of mind: Loved ones don’t need to search for paperwork during a stressful situation—the card ensures your wishes are front and center.
24/7 Nationwide Availability
Whether you’re at home, visiting family, or traveling, your healthcare directives can be accessed by healthcare professionals across the country. This goes beyond simply “sharing copies”—it ensures that the most current version of your directive is available whenever and wherever it’s needed..
This is where Legal Directives comes in.
Supporting Family Communication
The Mayo Clinic emphasizes the importance of discussing your values with your healthcare agent and family. Legal Directives complements this advice by giving you tools to share your directive securely with loved ones, so they know your wishes and where to find them.
Keeping Everything Up to Date
Life changes, and so do your preferences. With Legal Directives, you can update your account with your most current healthcare directives anytime. The Emergency Medical Access Card automatically connects to the most recent version, so healthcare teams never have to wonder if they’re looking at outdated information.
Putting The Mayo Clinic’s Advice Into Action
The Mayo Clinic reminds us that an advance directive is only as good as its availability. The LegalDirectives Emergency Medical Access Card bridges that gap—making your directive not just a document, but a practical, life-saving tool. Creating an advance directive is a gift to yourself and your loved ones. After completing the important documents, the Mayo Clinic recommends taking the important step to communicate, share, keep it current, and carry a wallet card. LegalDirectives takes those recommendations to the next level—ensuring your healthcare directives are always accessible, always with you, and always ready in an emergency.
Protect Yourself Today
Don’t let your wishes go unheard when it matters most. Become a member of Legal Directives today and get your Emergency Medical Access Card. With 24/7 nationwide access, you can be confident that your voice will be heard in any emergency—no matter where life takes you.