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Why Everyone Should Have a Living Will.

Authors :
Gaynor, Gretchen Edison
Source :
GPSolo. Jul/Aug2016, Vol. 33 Issue 4, p28-31. 3p.
Publication Year :
2016

Abstract

The article discusses some of the reasons why every individual should have a living will, a legal instrument that determines end-of-life care according to the wishes of the person who executes them. Topics covered include medical directives and powers of attorney for health care, percentage of adults who completed health care directives according to studies, and the benefit of having a power of attorney for health care instrument readily available.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1528638X
Volume :
33
Issue :
4
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
GPSolo
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
117333871