Home | Community | Get Involved | Donate | | Site Index | Search Go Button
The mark, American Cancer Society, is a registered trademark of the American Cancer Society, Inc., and may not be copied, reproduced, transmitted, displayed, performed, distributed, sublicensed, altered, stored for subsequent use or otherwise used in whole or in part in any manner without ACS's prior written consent.
 
My Planner Register | Sign In Sign In


Treatment Topics & Resources
 
    Supporting Cancer Patients
Financial and Legal Matters
Staying Active During Treatment
Physical Changes & Appearance
    Symptoms and Side Effects
    Nutrition for Cancer Patients
    Guide to Cancer Drugs
Glossary
   
Advance Directives
An advance health care directive is a kind of legal document that tells your doctor your wishes about your health care.
Why Do We Need Advance Directives?
Keep your right to be in charge of your medical treatment and have your wishes followed.
What Is an Advance Health Care Directive?
Find out what's classified as an advance directive.
Types of Advance Health Care Directives
Read about living wills, power of attorney for health care, and Aging With Dignity's Five Wishes.
Advance Health Care Directive Formats
Some advance health care directives follow forms outlined in state laws. Others are created by lawyers or even the patients themselves.
The Patient Self-Determination Act (PSDA)
Read aout the PSDA and health agency responsibilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do advance directives affect your health care or life insurance? Get answers to your questions here.
How to Write an Advance Health Care Directive
This section provides guidance on deciding what kind of directive you want, what it should say, and who should know about it.
Additional Resources
Here's a list of helpful organizations, as well as their phone numbers and Web site addresses.
References
Also in this area
Americans with Disabilities Act  
Advance Directives  
Related Tools & Topics
Learn About Cancer  
Making Treatment Decisions  
Circle Of Sharing: Personalize Your Cancer Information  
Not registered yet?
  Register now or see reasons to register.  
Help |  About ACS |  Employment & Volunteer Opportunities |  Legal & Privacy Information |  Press Room
Copyright 2009 © American Cancer Society, Inc.
All content and works posted on this website are owned and
copyrighted by the American Cancer Society, Inc. All rights reserved.