Health Link  Advanced Care Planning

Learn the importance of having advance directives in place for you and your family. Details

 

Program: Health Link

Episode: Advanced Care Planning

Advance directives are documents that allow you to specify what kind of treatment you want or don't want when faced with a medical crisis. Unfortunately, they are not widely utilized. In this episode of 'Health Link' we examine advance directives. From designating a health care proxy to dealing with family members; find out how to best communicate your health care wishes and protect your rights.

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Duration: (26:48)
Premiere Date: 04/18/2012
Episode Expires: Never
TV Rating: NR


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