Did you know that a living will is only valid during hospital stays in most instances?
Click example (2013) to review the most common living will known in most states. It is a free document provided by traditional health-care facilities.
Fact About the Five Wishes Will
Click example (2013) to review the most common living will known in most states. It is a free document provided by traditional health-care facilities.
Fact About the Five Wishes Will
- The will should only be used to address care while staying in a health-care facility. Avoid addressing external care or arrangements outside of a health-care facility.
- Anyone can complete a living will. Parents can complete the will on behalf of their children.
- Some states require a witness signature to be considered a valid request of a patient.
- Each time that you stay at your local health-care facility, you may be asked if you would like to complete such a form. It is a standard protocol conversation by hospital staff.
- If you complete one living will, you may request for a copy to be entered into your medical file for consistent or future usage.