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Your healthcare directive — so your wishes are honored
A healthcare directive tells doctors and family what medical treatment you want — and names the person you choose to make decisions for you — if you can’t speak for yourself. 100% private — we never see or store your information.
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Healthcare Directive
Includes advance directive + HIPAA authorization. Free, private, created on your computer.
Create my healthcare directive →With a directive vs. without
| Feature | With directive | Without |
|---|---|---|
Specifies your medical treatment wishes Doctors follow your written instructions — not assumptions. | ✓ | — |
Names someone to make decisions for you Your healthcare proxy has legal authority to speak for you. | ✓ | — |
Prevents family conflict A written directive removes ambiguity in crisis situations. | ✓ | — |
Addresses end-of-life care Specify your wishes on life support, resuscitation, and hospice. | ✓ | — |
Lets your chosen person access your medical records Your healthcare decision-maker can legally request your records. | ✓ | — |
Requires nothing from you Without a directive, courts decide — or family members disagree. | — | ✓ |
Who needs a healthcare directive?
- →You are 18 or older — this applies to everyone
- →You have strong preferences about life-sustaining treatment
- →You want a trusted person to speak for you if you cannot
- →You've had a serious illness or surgery
- →You have family members who might disagree on your care
- →You simply want your wishes on record