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. Author manuscript; available in PMC: 2016 May 6.
Published in final edited form as: Am J Geriatr Psychiatry. 2013 Apr;21(4):326–336. doi: 10.1016/j.jagp.2012.09.001

TABLE 3.

Suggested Bullet Points to Use as an Aid During Disclosure

Advance directive

  • A legal form that states your preferences about your future care if you become too sick to speak for yourself

  • Not required, but it is your right and can be helpful

  • You can change at any time

Naming a person

  • Name a person to make healthcare decisions

  • Can be anyone; should be someone you trust and who knows you

  • If you do not choose, guardian, family, friend, healthcare team, or court the decision

To complete

  • Fill out form

  • Talk to a healthcare professional

To change

  • Can change or cancel at any time