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Medical Directives: Which Ones Do You Need?

Medical Directives - Which Ones Do You Need?

Signing medical directives can be especially important for people with special needs and their family members because it may be more difficult for them to communicate their treatment wishes to doctors. The terms medical directive, power of attorney, and end-of-life …
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What Is the Illinois Health Care Surrogate Act?

What Is the Illinois Health Care Surrogate Act?

For people with special needs and their families, the Illinois Health Care Surrogate Act provides much-needed peace of mind about making medical decisions if they have not yet started the future planning process. The Health Care Surrogate Act allows family members or friends to make …
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