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Sherlene Stevens: Living Will, Five Wishes

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 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.