California Advance Healthcare Directive | Estateplanning

A California Advance Healthcare Directive is a document that outlines a person's medical treatment preferences. All 50 states in the US recognize some form of advance directive. The use of advance directives is not limited to the US, and many countries around the world recognize the importance of advance care planning. The Canadian Medical Association recommends that all adults complete an advance directive, and the World Health Organization recognizes advance care planning as an essential aspect of palliative care.