I recently read about advance directives that deal only with dementia. Is there some benefit to those over the more traditional directives? If so, how do I go about creating one? Most of us are ...

An advance directive is a way to tell your loved ones and doctors your wishes if something happens and you can’t speak for yourself. A directive can include the type and extent of your medical care.

Wellness Wednesday is sponsored by Intermountain Health. We all know we are vulnerable to illness and injury, but most of us don’t like to talk about it. But there are many good reasons we should all ...

In our ongoing series, Becker’s ASC Review spoke with American Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgery Facilities’ Associate Director of Accreditation Jeanne Henry about the organization’s ...

Each year I write a column about the importance of giving the greatest gift to your family and loved ones, advance planning in the event that you can no longer make your wishes known about what you do ...

Dear Approaching: Preparing a living will is a smart decision that gives you say in how you want to be treated at the end of your life. Here’s what you should know. To adequately spell out your wishes ...

AMD has two core components: a list of treatments the person wishes to accept or refuse in the event of a terminal illness, and the names of up to three healthcare representatives (family or others) ...

Sandra Daniels knows better than anyone accidents can happen out of nowhere. The 77-year-old Glendale resident was in the bathroom of her home last month when she slipped and fell, fracturing three ...

Dear Doctor: I recently read about advance directives that deal only with dementia. Is there some benefit to those over the more traditional directives? If so, how do I go about creating one? Dear ...

Dear Doctor: I recently read about advance directives that deal only with dementia. Is there some benefit to those over the more traditional directives? If so, how do I go about creating one? Dear ...