Chambliss Bahner & Stophel Pc
Chattanooga, TN:
Advance Directives: Are You Ready in the Case of an Emergency?
You have the right to control your medical treatment, but what happens if you are unable to make decisions for yourself because of injury or illness?...
Advance Medical Directives? Now There's an App for That
An advance directive gives instructions on the kind of medical care you would like to receive should you become unable to express your wishes...
Coffee and Conversation: How to Encourage Advance Care Planning
A hospice and palliative care social worker set up a monthly drop-in session at her hospital's cafe to talk about advance care directives over a cup of coffee. She shares her tips for having these important discussions.
Advance directives: How to talk with patients about them
An easy letter template can help frame discussions about advance directives and goals of care and serious illness in terms of living well during a difficult time.
How to Make an Advance Health Care Directive for Pets
Who will care for your parents' pets if they move into senior living care or pass away? Learn more about how to make an advance health care directive for pets now to ensure that they continue to get the care they need in the future.
Why Advance Health Care Directives Are Important
Consider this scenario. You are in a hospital with a terminal illness, unconscious, connected to all kinds of medical machines, and h...
What Is An Advance Care Directive And Do I Need One?
Imagine you’ve become incapacitated. You may be unconscious, or unable to speak or reason. How do you want your medical treatment handled? If you’ve never documented your wishes or at least discussed them with your
What is an advanced healthcare directive?
In an advanced healthcare directive, individuals have the ability to plan for their wishes regarding medical care in the event that they are unable to make decisions at the time they need to. By planning ahead, this can help medical staff make decisions since you will have outlined what is approved and disapproved. These advance …
