Advance directives are documents you create to describe the extent of medical treatment you want to receive -- or not receive -- should you be unable to communicate your wishes. We recommend that you discuss advance directives with your spouse, other family members, doctors, nurses and clerics while you are feeling well and thinking clearly. You have the right to make an advance directive, such as a living will or durable power of attorney for health care, and to appoint someone to make health care decisions for you if you are unable. Bring your advance directive with you to the hospital if you have one and want it to apply during your admission.
For more information about advance directives or to obtain the necessary forms to create one, contact the main admitting office at 410-955-6190 or call the Office of Pastoral Care at 410-955-5842.
