Community Medical Providers

Advance Directives

CHANGING YOUR AD
You can change your AD at any time. Let all involved parties know that you are making changes to your AD and follow these tips:

	A written statement of your wishes regarding medical treatment may not be legally recognized in all states. If you travel frequently to another state or receive treatment in a state different than your residence, you may want to have an additional advance directive prepared to comply with laws in that particular state.
	You may revoke an AD at any time. To revoke the entire form, including the appointment agent, you must inform your treating health care provider personally or in writing Also, completing a new AD will revoke all previous directives. You should provide every provider and facility with a copy of old Directives and provide them with the new one.
	You should complete a new form if you want to name a different agent or make other changes. However, if you need only to update the address or contact numbers, you may write in the new information, and initial and date the change.
	Make sure you keep a list of people and institutions to whom you give a copy of the form so you will know who to contact with your changes.

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

Community Medical Providers Medical Group, Web Site Terms of Usage
Web site content © Community Medical Providers Medical Group