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Will your doctor and loved ones know and respect your end-of-life care wishes?

Give them instant access from one secure location. Store your state-recognized written Advance Directives and Do-Not-Resuscitate orders with MedicAlert.

Currently this program is only available to MedicAlert members residing in the US.

MedicAlert central storage for Advance Directives benefits include:

  • Worldwide accessibility
  • 24 hours a day
  • Family notification service
  • Proxy and physician notification service
  • Update ability - keep forms current
  • Acceptance of all country, region or state recognized forms

If you need a recognized advance directive form, please contact your primary care physician, local hospital, state or country health department.

Advance Directives are included in MedicAlert® Advantage Membership.
If you have an advance directive form already completed and wish to store it with MedicAlert, please call toll-free at 888-633-4298 or Internationally at 209-668-3333.

Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) orders

Ensure Your End-of-Life Wishes Are Respected

Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) orders are governed by special laws specific to each country, region or state. Most emergency responders in the US will initiate CPR or other life-prolonging measures unless they see a recognized Do-Not-Resuscitate (DNR) order for the patient. This can be linked to your emblem.

It is important for us to have your signed documents on file with us. Please research the DNR laws in your country, region or state. You may find this information from your primary care physician, local hospital, or health department.

For more information about DNR and advance directives repository services, contact MedicAlert Foundation at 888-633-4298 or Internationally at 1-209-668-3333.

It is important to discuss your care preferences and options with your physician and loved ones before completing a DNR order.

 

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What is an Advance Directive?
An advance directive tells your doctors and other health care providers, lawyer and family members the type of medical care you prefer to receive - comfort (palliative) or traditional, if, at some time in the future, you are unable to express your wishes.

There are generally two types of advance directives:

Durable power of health care attorney (health care proxy)
A method of giving another person legal power to make medical decisions on your behalf.

Living Will
A document stating your instructions for treatment.