Living Will and Healthcare Durable Power of Attorney: What is the difference? I felt secure in knowing that my parents each had a living will and had named my sister-in-law, a registered nurse, as their healthcare proxy. Little did I realize that even with these two documents their end of life wishes could be at risk. (Jump to Lessons Learned) A Living Will, also known as … [Read more...]
Beyond Advance Directives and Health Care Proxy
Using the POLST form at end-of-life One of the greatest gifts ever received from my parents are their living wills, appointment of a healthcare power of attorney and their willingness to share that information with my brother and me. (Jump to Lessons Learned) Dad and mom completed their Five Wishes advance directives together, and committed to honoring one another’s … [Read more...]