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The 2 most common types of advance directives are the living will and the durable power of attorney for health care. Learn about more types of advance directives here.
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Nearing The End of Life series
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Find answers to frequently asked questions about advance health care directives.
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An advance health care directive is a kind of legal document that tells your doctor your wishes about your health care. Here we review general information about different advance health care directives, like health care power of attorney, living wills, do-not-resuscitate, and other agreements like these.
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Find out about things you can do to protect yourself and your family, both legally and financially, if you have cancer. Learn about laws that protect your rights and professionals who can help you navigate the legal and financial systems.
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Before setting up your advance directive, know your rights and the laws in your state. Read more here.
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Learn expect when you or someone you care for are nearing the end of life, and get information on hospice care and on coping with the loss of a loved one.
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Grandfathered plans were being sold when the Affordable Care Act began to go into effect in March 2010 and haven’t made significant changes to the coverage they offer or the prices they charge.
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The code of ethics and conflicts of interest policy ("Code") of the American Cancer Society, Inc. establishes the ethical standards for associates of the Society.