What Is a Psychiatric Advance Directive?
Advance directives are commonly used to plan for future healthcare decisions if someone becomes unable to make or communicate those decisions themselves. A psychiatric advance directive has a more specific purpose. It allows someone to plan ahead for mental health treatment in case a future crisis makes it difficult or impossible to make those decisions […]
HIPAA and Advance Directives: What’s the Connection?
You can have a healthcare power of attorney, a living will, a HIPAA authorization, and paperwork from your doctor’s office, and each one serves a different purpose. A healthcare power of attorney can give someone authority to make healthcare decisions for you when necessary. A living will records your wishes about certain medical care. A […]
Advance Care Planning: Why the Conversation Matters as Much as the Documents
Putting your healthcare wishes in writing is an important part of planning ahead. Talking about those wishes with the people you trust can be just as valuable. According to Duke Health, advance care planning includes discussing your healthcare wishes with family, close friends, faith leaders, and members of your care team. These conversations can help […]