Advance directive resources

What is a MOLST form? A MOLST is a simple, two page form that provides medical orders for physicians to follow in case you are critically ill and not able to speak for yourself. In some states, a MOLST...

The first time many people think about their own end-of-life wishes is when they create their first Will and Testament with an estate attorney. The Will process usually results in some form of advance...

“My mother died earlier this year. It came as a complete surprise. She was in great shape. I mean, she was 88, but she was so healthy.” I am sitting across the white exam room from...

I am sitting in my primary care office exam room facing my patient. I ask whether she has an advance directive. In a not so uncommon response, I hear a defiant “my family knows to pull the plug!”...

“My lawyer has all that” or “it’s in the safe!” is the answer I often get when I ask my patients whether they have an advance directive. These words are often accompanied by a dismissive wave and tone...

A man and his wife have been married for 65 years. Yes, if you’re doing the math, that is a really long time and they are in their nineties. As a tradition, every night after dinner, they mix up their...

When someone is admitted to the hospital and is in critical condition, it usually comes at an unexpected time for the family. Local family members show up within hours to the hospital, while those who...