2.  What they are  Who should have one  Why they are important  How to get one

3. What they are  Form similar to a living will or durable power of attorney  Describe your future medical choices o Consent to treatment o Refusal to treatment o Appoint an agent o Organ, tissue or entire body donations

4. Who should have one  Everyone  Only 18 – 36% of Americans have completed one  The medium age is 77 years old

5. Why they are important  Allows your medical choices to be known  Eliminates confusion  Removes conflict or agonizing choices

6. How to get one  Free Forms available at: www.Caringinfo.org  Local hospitals

7. Conclusion Communicate your choices by completing an Advanced Health Care Directive