Tag: Advance Directives

• Why do I have to discuss my intention to VSED with anyone? Isn’t it my body and my choice?

  Many people believe they can achieve a hastened death by VSED without anyone’s assistance or support. While it is true that people have died this...

• Caring Community Conversations – Black History Month Q&A Panel

  Click here to register Come join us for a community conversation on advance care planning and have all your questions answered. On Wednesday, February 16th...

• What happens if I don’t complete a Health Care Proxy?

  There is a law in New York called the Family Health Care Decisions Act, which passed in 2010. If you don’t have a Health Care...

• How do I complete a DNR?

  If you or your loved one are in the hospital, please speak with your medical providers (e.g., nurse, doctor, physician assistant, nurse practitioner, etc.) about...

• What are the most common mistakes people make when completing advance directives?

  When advance care planning, focus on what matters to you today. A common mistake is that people imagine themselves being at an imagined point in...

• How regularly should I review my advance directive(s)?

  We recommend reviewing your directives every decade, after a major life event (children, divorce, death, etc.), or after a new diagnosis or change in an...

• How should I store my advance directive?

  It is important that you make these directives readily accessible. Do not put the directive(s) in your safety deposit box or a file in your...

• With whom should I share a copy of my advance directive(s)?

  We recommend giving a copy to your health care agent (and alternate agent, if applicable), your medical providers (e.g., doctor, nurse practitioner, etc.), your attorney...

• What is the legal status of the Dementia Directive? Are there special considerations?

  As this is a new directive, no New York law or court has considered it, and judicial review is anticipated. Until this occurs, there are...