The Terri Schiavo Case: Why You Should Have an Advance Health Care Directive
Terri Schiavo passed away after an 8-year legal battle between her parents and her husband. Having an advance health care directive could have prevented this 15-year saga.
(PRWEB) April 6, 2005
No matter what feelings you have regarding the Terri Schiavo case, this situation demonstrates the importance of putting your wishes in writing. This saga has dragged on in the courts for 8 years. A simple form could have spared the costly and often bitter battle that has taken place Terri Schiavo's family members, health care professionals and politicians.
In California, an Advance Health Care Directive allows an adult to nominate another to person to make their health care decisions when the person who signed the form is unable to do so. The form is designed to be simple enough that most people can complete the form without the assistance of an attorney. The signed form may also specify when life-sustaining care should not be used.
We are making blank Advance Health Care Directives on our web site and via email. For more information, please go to www. chs-law. com.
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