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Advance directive

Unable to make decisions:
Who steps in?

If, due to illness or an accident, you are no longer able to express your wishes, an advance directive allows for treatment that best reflects your preferences.

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Self test

Does it make sense for me to create an advance directive?

Answer the questions with «yes» or «no» and find out what steps you should take.

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Are you aware of what «quality of life» means to you?
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Do you know what limitations you would accept in order to prolong your life?
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Do you know how far you would want to go in terms of medical interventions (e.g., resuscitation, artificial nutrition, invasive ventilation)?
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Are you aware of potential disabilities that may result from intensive medical interventions (e.g., invasive ventilation)?
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Do your loved ones know your views on the previous questions?
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If you have at least one chronic disease: Do you understand how the disease(s) may affect your life expectancy and quality of life?
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If you have at least one chronic disease: Do you understand how treatment(s) may affect your life expectancy and quality of life?
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If you have at least one chronic disease: Are you aware of the limitations that may come with it?
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Do you have an advance directive?
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Recommendation on how to move forwards

Regardless of your age and your medical history, it is worthwhile to reflect on extreme health situations and end-of-life matters. This ensures that decisions can be made according to your wishes if you lose the capacity to make decisions, without placing the burden on your loved ones. Therefore, it makes sense to create an advance directive. Learn more here about the importance and on how to proceed.

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Recommendation on how to move forwards

Even though you have already created an advance directive, it is worthwhile to occasionally reflect on extreme health situations and end-of-life matters. Your values and wishes may evolve and change over time. You can find more information on the topic and its significance here.

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Recommendation on how to move forwards

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Advance directive for everyone

Find out why it is important to be sure about your own health-related wishes and goals and why this concerns everyone. Learn what role an advance directive plays.

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