Advanced Directive Resources for Your Patients

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From American Medical Womens Association:

Advanced Directive Resources for Your Patients

A cautionary tale for those who have yet to prepare an advance

directive of their own, the tragedy surrounding Terri Schiavo's last days has

prompted many to seek information on end-of-life matters for the first time.

Physicians may expect to encounter a greater number of questions regarding

end-of-life care and living wills, and wish to have resources available to which

they can refer their patients. The website

www.uslivingwillregistry.com/forms.shtm has a number of links to various sites,

including the American Bar Association, that offer information about preparing

limited powers of attorney and advance directives. The " Five Wishes " document,

seen on the " Today Show " and mentioned in this week's Time magazine, is

currently legal for use in 36 states, and may be purchased for a nominal fee at

www.agingwithdignity.org/5wishes.html.