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Are Advanced Directives Only for End-of-Life Issues?

April 26, 2017advanced directives end-of-life

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Are Advanced Directives Only for End-of-Life Issues?

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No. Advance directives may address any type of care in situations in which you cannot make decisions for yourself. For example, an advance directive may address psychiatric (mental health) issues, chronic disease issues, and wishes about admissions to certain types of healthcare facilities.