Advanced decisions for medical treatment
Making an Advance Decision about medical treatment and ongoing care avoids any misunderstanding about what your wishes are should you no longer be able to communicate them. You can plan ahead with professional guidance to ensure your preferences are clearly documented.
There may be a time when you can no longer share or communicate what you think. As difficult as that is to consider, having a pre-prepared Advance Decision will allow you to have input into the type of care and treatment you receive should anything happen to you. This can be a critical document as it allows you to have a say even when you lack the capacity to either consent or refuse medical treatment.
Planning Ahead for Future Medical Care
Have you considered what you would like to happen is you were in a coma? Would you like life-sustaining treatment? For how long? Do you consent to blood transfusions? These are all of the decisions you can make in advance and communicate early with you loved ones so there’s less stress in a time that would already be stressful enough.
Legally Binding Advance Decisions in Durham
You can understand your legal rights and plan for the unexpected by preparing a legally binding document known as an Advance Decision. An Advance Decision may also be referred to as an Advance Decision to Refuse Treatment (ADRT) or a Living Will. You’ll go through a number of scenarios and take into account any cultural or religious stipulations as well as other considerations, such as such as Lasting Power of Attorney arrangements if relevant. Plain and simple English can be used throughout, giving you peace of mind in what you’ve planned for.