20th Anniversary of Patient Self-Determination Act- AARP Radio

20th Anniversary of Patient Self-Determination Act

National Day for Health Care Decisions

Four out of five Americans are leaving some of the most important decisions in their lives to chance. How? Because they have not completed an advance directive documenting their healthcare wishes if they are unable to speak for themselves. Archelle Georgiou, M.D., shares new tools to help people determine what they want and how to get to the medical team when they are needed. Nathan Kottkamp, attorney and medical ethicist, and founder of National Healthcare Decisions Day, which involves more than 730,000 people in national outreach to help people make these important decisions, shares his insights on why advance healthcare planning is so important for every family. More Information Cancel You are leaving AARP.org and going to the website of our trusted provider. The provider’s terms, conditions and policies apply. Please return to AARP.org to learn more about other benefits. Your email address is now confirmed. You'll start receiving the latest news, benefits, events, and programs related to AARP's mission to empower people to choose how they live as they age. You can also by updating your account at anytime. You will be asked to register or log in. Cancel Offer Details Disclosures

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