This is really important info and thanks for taking the time to write it.
The situations where Living Wills and DNRs come into play can be much trickier than people realize. Now, add this "yellow paper" aspect -- yikes.
It should also be shared that one of the most important aspects, I have learned, is making sure the person who has Healthcare POA understands the wishes stated on the form plus understands and recognizes when they are in a health situation where it can come into play.
It's also worth mentioning that states sometimes revise or add to these forms. So, if someone filled one out in 1995 I imagine it would still be valid but, is likely to be quite vague and not as useful compared to what current forms describe.
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