Your Healthcare, Your Terms: Take Control with Healthcare Directives

Advice From Your Advocates

Feb 2 2024 • 34 mins

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Unravel the complexities of healthcare directives with the expertise of Kelli King-Penner and myself, Bob Mannor, as we guide you through the legal maze of ensuring your medical wishes are respected. This enlightening conversation promises to illuminate Michigan's unique patient advocate designation and why it might be a better alternative to a living will. We don't just scratch the surface; we delve into the nuances that distinguish the healthcare power of attorney from the financial and why having clarity in your legal documents can make all the difference during a medical crisis.

When it comes to making life-and-death decisions, many are unaware of the dance between autonomy and legalities, especially in emergent situations where DNR orders may not be straightforwardly honored. Our chat explores this sensitive terrain, underscoring the need for regularly updated healthcare directives that can keep pace with the evolving nature of health conditions like dementia. With Kelli's seasoned insights, we confront the reality that what's written on paper doesn't always align with the rapid decisions made in emergency responses.

Mental health considerations in legal documentation take center stage in our discussion, addressing an element that's too often neglected yet crucial for comprehensive healthcare planning. We dissect the legal safeguards that protect your decisions, even in the face of cognitive challenges such as those caused by various forms of dementia. Kelli provides advice on the meticulous execution required for healthcare power of attorney documentation, reminding us of the priceless value of expert legal guidance. This episode is an essential listen for anyone dedicated to safeguarding their healthcare journey or the journey of a loved one in the most legally sound and personally tailored way possible.

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ABOUT US:
Mannor Law Group helps clients in all matters of estate planning and elder law including special needs planning, veterans’ benefits, Medicaid planning, estate administration, and more. We offer guidance through all stages of life.

We also help families dealing with dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, and other illnesses that cause memory loss. We take a comprehensive, holistic approach, called Life Care Planning. LEARN MORE...

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