Advance Directives. What is an Advance Directive? What is a Health Care Power of Attorney?



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Advance Directives If you are unable to speak for yourself, advance directives are helpful legal documents. They allow you to tell doctors and health care workers about the type of medical treatment you would want when faced with a serious illness or unexpected accident. It is important to let your health care team know if you have advance directives, so they are aware of them and can honor your health care choices. Here are answers to some common questions about advance directives. What is an Advance Directive? An advance directive tells your doctors and other health care workers what types of care you would like to have if you become unable to make medical decisions. In the United States, there are forms you can fill out to tell health care workers about the care you want. These forms are called: a Health Care Power of Attorney (POA) a Declaration of Mental Health Treatment a Living Will a Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) Order What is a Health Care Power of Attorney? This form allows you choose someone you trust to make health decisions if you are unable to do so yourself. This person can be a spouse or partner, parent, friend, or someone you trust to make health decisions for you. The doctor shares information with the person you choose, but the doctor cannot be the representative. 1

Declaración de voluntad anticipada Si no puede hablar por usted mismo, la declaración de voluntad anticipada es un documento legal muy útil. Le permite informarle a sus médicos y trabajadores del cuidado de su salud acerca de los tipos de tratamiento médico que querría en caso de una enfermedad grave o accidente inesperado. Es importante informarle a su equipo de atención médica si tiene una declaración de voluntad anticipada para que la tengan en cuenta y puedan cumplir con sus opciones de atención médica. Estas son las respuestas a algunas preguntas comunes acerca de las declaraciones de voluntad anticipada. Qué es una declaración de voluntad anticipada? Una declaración de voluntad anticipada le informa a sus médicos y otros trabajadores de la atención médica, los tipos de atención que desearía recibir si se vuelve incapaz de tomar decisiones médicas. En los Estados Unidos, hay formularios que puede rellenar para informarle a los trabajadores de la atención médica acerca de la atención que desea. Estos formularios se llaman: Health Care Power of Attorney (POA) (poder de representación legal para la atención médica) Declaration of Mental Health Treatment (Declaración de tratamiento de salud mental) Living Will (Testamento) Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) Order (Orden de no reanimar) Qué es un poder de representación legal para la atención médica? Este formulario le permite elegir a alguien de su confianza para que tome decisiones sobre su salud si no lo puede hacer usted mismo. Esta persona puede ser su cónyuge, compañero, padre, madre, amigo o alguien en quien usted confíe para tomar estas decisiones por usted. El médico compartirá la información con la persona que usted elija, pero el médico no puede ser el representante. Advance Directives. Spanish. 1

What about a Declaration of Mental Health Treatment? Mental health is your ability to understand information and use judgment to think clearly when making decisions. If you are not able to think clearly to make health decisions, you can choose a person to help you.there are many reasons why this form may be needed, such as being very ill or taking medicines that affect your thinking ability. What is a Living Will? A living will is a form that tells the type of medical treatment you want in certain situations. It only comes into effect if you are terminally ill or permanently unconscious, such as in a coma. In a living will, you can tell health care providers about the type of help you want, such as machines to help you breathe or feeding tubes if you cannot eat normally. What is a DNR order? A do not resuscitate (DNR) order is another type of advance directive. It allows you to not to have cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) or other treatment to try to revive you if your heart stops or if you stop breathing. When I fill out these forms who do I give Advance Directive papers to? Give a copy of these forms to your doctor. Give one to the person or people who will represent you. Tell health care providers and caregivers that you have an advance directive. It is also a good idea to have a copy with you if you need to go to the hospital for surgery or treatment. 2

Y qué es una Declaración de tratamiento de salud mental? La salud mental es su capacidad para comprender la información y usar su juicio para pensar claramente al tomar decisiones. Si no puede pensar claramente para tomar decisiones sobre su salud, puede elegir a una persona que lo ayude. Hay muchos motivos por los cuales se podría necesitar este formulario, como estar muy enfermo o tomar medicamentos que afectan su capacidad para pensar. Qué es un testamento? Un testamento es un formulario que establece el tipo de tratamiento médico que desea en ciertas situaciones. Solo entra en efecto si usted tiene una enfermedad terminal o se encuentra inconsciente permanentemente, como cuando está en coma. En un testamento, puede informarle a sus proveedores de atención médica acerca del tipo de ayuda que desea, como máquinas para ayudarlo a respirar o tubos de alimentación si no puede comer normalmente. Qué es una orden de no reanimar (DNR)? Una orden de no reanimar (DNR por sus siglas en inglés) es otro tipo de instrucción anticipada. Permite que usted no reciba resucitación cardiopulmonar (RCP) u otro tipo de tratamiento para intentar revivirlo si su corazón se detiene o si deja de respirar. Cuándo completo estos formularios y a quién le entrego mis papeles de declaración de voluntad anticipada? Entréguele una copia de estos formularios a su médico. Entregue una copia a la persona o personas que lo representarán. Infórmele a los proveedores de atención médica y responsables de su atención que tiene una declaración de voluntad anticipada. También es una buena idea tener una copia con usted si tiene que ir al hospital por una cirugía o tratamiento. Advance Directives. Spanish. 2

How can I make or change my Advance Directive? You can change or make a new advance directive at any time. Simply destroy the old one and complete a new form. If you have questions or wish to put your choices in writing, tell your doctor or health care provider. 1/2012 Health Information Translations Unless otherwise stated, user may print or download information from www.healthinfotranslations.org for personal, non-commercial use only. The medical information found on this website should not be used in place of a consultation with your doctor or other health care provider. You should always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider before you start or stop any treatment or with any questions you may have about a medical condition. Wexner Medical Center at The Ohio State University, Mount Carmel Health System, OhioHealth and Nationwide Children s Hospital are not responsible for injuries or damages you may incur as a result of your stopping medical treatment or your failure to obtain medical treatment. 3

Cómo puedo hacer o cambiar mi declaración de voluntad anticipada? Puede hacerla o cambiarla en cualquier momento. Simplemente destruya la antigua y complete un nuevo formulario. Si tiene preguntas o desea poner sus opciones por escrito, infórmeselo a su médico o a su proveedor de atención médica. 1/2012 Health Information Translations Unless otherwise stated, user may print or download information from www.healthinfotranslations.org for personal, non-commercial use only. The medical information found on this website should not be used in place of a consultation with your doctor or other health care provider. You should always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider before you start or stop any treatment or with any questions you may have about a medical condition. Wexner Medical Center at The Ohio State University, Mount Carmel Health System, OhioHealth and Nationwide Children s Hospital are not responsible for injuries or damages you may incur as a result of your stopping medical treatment or your failure to obtain medical treatment. Advance Directives. Spanish. 3