Advance Directive Notice

Advance Directive Notice. In accordance with the Patient Self-Determination Act (42 U.S.C. § 1395cc(f)) and applicable state law, this facility is required to inform you of your rights under state law to make decisions concerning your medical care, including the right to accept or refuse medical or surgical treatment and the right to formulate advance directives. An advance directive is a written document, such as a living will or durable power of attorney for healthcare, that communicates your wishes regarding medical treatment in the event you become unable to make decisions for yourself. This facility will: (a) provide you with written information about your rights under state law to make decisions concerning your medical care; (b) document in your medical record whether you have executed an advance directive; (c) not condition the provision of care or otherwise discriminate against you based on whether you have executed an advance directive; and (d) ensure compliance with state law requirements regarding advance directives. You are encouraged to discuss advance directives with your physician and your family.