Advance Medical Directives

An Advance Medical Directive is a legal document that allows you to specify your healthcare preferences in advance, in case you become unable to make decisions for yourself. In Colonial Heights, VA and surrounding areas, having such directives in place is essential for ensuring your wishes are respected.

Advance Medical Directives provide clear instructions to your healthcare providers and loved ones about the type of medical care you want to receive or avoid in specific situations. 

They can include: 

• Appointment of a healthcare proxy or durable power of attorney for healthcare.
• Living will specifying your treatment preference.