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What if I am in the role of making medical decisions for someone?

Talk to the friend or family member you're caring for about their wishes for end-of-life care. Should you be in a position to make decisions, you will need to know all you can about what they do and do not want, such as whether they would want to receive life-sustaining procedures. One way to approach this conversation is by talking about advance directives, in which people put in writing their preferences for end-of-life care. Advance directives also provide for the designation of a health care surrogate, someone to speak for them if they become unable to communicate for themselves.

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More in this section:

• What will I need to learn about providing physical care for my loved one?
• What if I am in the role of making medical decisions for someone?
• How can I make the home more accessible for the person I am caring for?
• How can I provide the emotional and spiritual comfort they need?
• What kind of help does Community Hospice offer caregivers?
• What are some tips for making the role of caregiving a little easier?
• What can I do to help someone else who is caring for a sick loved one?

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