Advance Directives 

   Home Health and Hospice Care believes that all patients who are
   mentally capable of making decisions about their health care and
   treatment have the right to do so.  This includes the right to refuse
   care and treatment.

   Home Health and Hospice Care recognizes written Advance Directives
   in the form of a Living Will, Durable Medical Power of Attorney, or
   similar documents conveying the patient's wishes.

   At the time of admission, the nurse will ask the patient for written
   Advance Directives.  If the patient has one, the nurse will request a
   copy for the patient's medical record.  If the patient does not have a
   written Advance Directive, the nurse will give the patient a copy of
   "Making Decisions About Your Care and Treatment, Your Rights as a
   Patient in Pennsylvania" and a blank sample of a Living Will.

   Click here for a copy of "Making Decisions about Your Care and  
   Treatment, Your rights as a patient in Pennsylvania" and blank sample     Living Will.