What is an advanced medical directive?

An advanced medical directive is a legal document that lets you state in writing how you would like medical decisions to be made for you if you are unable to make them yourself. This document is also known as a living will, health care directive, or advance directive. In Texas, an advanced medical directive is created under the Texas Advance Directives Act, which defines how the directive should be created and signed. The Texas Advanced Directives Act gives you the right to appoint an agent or someone else to make medical decisions on your behalf if you are ever unable to make them yourself. You can also use your advanced medical directive to specify which treatments and procedures you would like to receive or refuse in case you are incapacitated. These decisions are respected and honored by medical providers in Texas. The document is only used if you are unable to make decisions for yourself, and it is important to update your advanced medical directive as your wishes and circumstances change.

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