What is a Personal Directive?

A Personal Directive allows you to appoint someone to make personal decisions on your behalf, such as healthcare, living arrangements, and end-of-life care, if you’re unable to do so yourself. It’s your opportunity to ensure that your preferences for medical care are respected.

Why You Need It:

• Appoint a trusted individual to make healthcare and personal care decisions for you.
• Specify your preferences for medical treatments, including end-of-life care.
• Avoid conflicts among family members about your care.

What Happens If You Don’t Have One: Without a personal directive, healthcare providers or family members may make critical decisions on your behalf without clear guidance on your preferences. This could lead to conflicts among loved ones and decisions that might not reflect your true wishes.