A Living Will is a set of written instructions that outline the patient's health care wishes at the end of life. If the patient completes a Health Care Proxy form, but also has a Living Will, the Living Will provides the instructions for the proxy. Ensure that patients will not be given medical treatments they do not want. Take pressure off family members if decisions must be made about medical care and patients are unable to communicate. Patients can choose a person they feel will best represent their wishes.
Patients can change living wills or health care proxies at any time.