End-of-Life Decisions

Making end-of-life decisions ahead of time can spare friends and family the agony of trying to decide what level of care you would want to receive. To help you make your end-of-life decisions, the Pennsylvania Medical Society offers a patient guide on advanced health care directives and other information on advance directives and appointing health care agents.

Related Documents

Patient Guide: Advance Health Care Directives
Get answers to your questions on advance health care directives, which allow you to plan for your future health care.
Combined Living Will and Health Care Power of Attorney (PDF)
Sample form of a combined living will and health care power of attorney from Act 169 of 2006. 7 pages.
Living Will Declaration (PDF)
Sample living will declaration form from Act 169 of 2006. 2 pages.
Organ Donation Is the Ultimate Gift
Receiving a donated organ can be a matter of life or death, but unfortunately there are just not enough donors.
A Patient Story: End-of-Life Decisions
A critical care specialist shares a story about end-of-life decisions.
Decide for Yourself: A Guide to Advance Health Care Directives
The Pennsylvania Medical Society offers patients information on creating an advance health care directive.
Related Links: Advance Directives
Find general information on end-of-life issues and decisions on these websites.