• Who decides about my treatment?

Your doctor will give you information and advice about treatment. You have the right to choose. You can say "yes" to treatment you want, and you can say "no" to any treatment you don’t want-even if the treatment might keep you alive longer.  If you are incapable of making these decisions, your provider is required, by law, to follow your wishes in you Advance Directive.

• How can I get more information about advance directives?

Base your decisions on who you are and how you want to be treated at this critical time in your life.  Try to follow our suggestions to "think it through."  The choice really depends on what is important to you.

Who can fill out this form?

You can if you are 18 years or older and of sound mind. You do not need a lawyer to fill it out.

Who can I name to make medical treatment decisions when I’m unable to do so?

You can choose an adult relative or friend you trust as your "agent" to speak for you when you’re too sick to make you own decisions.

What if I change my mind?

You can change or revoke any of these documents at any time as long as you can communicate your wishes.

Do I have to fill out one of these forms?

No. You don’t have to fill out any of these forms if you don’t want to. You can just talk with your doctors and ask them to write down what you’ve said in your medical chart. And you can talk with your family. But people will be more clear about your treatment wishes if you write them down. Your wishes are also more likely to be followed if you write them down.

How can I get more information about advance directives?

You are welcome to visit the California Coalition for Compassionate Care Web site or to contact California Coalition for Compassionate Care for more information and for forms.  To go to the CMP web site, click here.  Also, check out our "What is an Advanced Directive" section.

What is an Advance Directive?	Filling out your Advance Directive
Why is an AD important?	Advance Directive Forms
Thinking it Through	AD Glossary of Terms
Changing Your Advance Directive	AD Frequently Asked Questions

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