what does advance directives mean

Advance Directives

yes, the advance directives allow the patient to make decisions about his or her healthcare while he or she is still capable of making the decisions.

The medical term for advance directives is "advance care planning." It involves making decisions about future medical and healthcare options in case a person becomes unable to communicate their wishes. This can include documents like living wills and durable power of attorney for healthcare.

Advance directives are legal documents. Advance directives give one the chance to say exactly what one would like done at the end of one's life. It is a way to tell family and friends and even doctors what one would like done to prevent any confusion.