Share your Wishes

Share Your Wishes

Great job! You’ve thought about your wishes, had conversations, chose what documents were right for you and filled them out according to their legal requirements.

Now it’s time to share your wishes and documents with family, friends AND your provider.
This is an important step!

Do:

Make copies for yourself.
Make copies for your providers and have a conversation – have them put a copy in your medical record.
Make copies for your family and friends – share your wishes with them.
It is very important to let you decision maker know of your wishes and give them a copy of the completed Medical Power of Attorney form.
Carry information with you – Advance Care Planning Wallet Card.
Whenever you visit a new provider, ER room or hospital, bring a copy of your documents with you.
If you have a MOST form or CPR Directive – Post the documents somewhere visible in your home for first responders to find – like on your refrigerator.
Store your MDPOA and Living Will in an easily accessed location, and make sure your decision maker knows and can get to them.

“I think follow through is very important on these things. It’s one thing to get an upfront document done, but it’s what you can do afterwards so that you’re not just stuck in your own rowboat.”

A man with Parkinson’s disease

Advance Care Planning Roadmap

Click Here to Learn More - Think About Your Values

Click Here to Learn More - Choose A Decision Maker

Click Here to Learn More - Write Down Your Wishes

Click Here to Learn More - Make Medical Choices

Find Out More About Advance Care Planning in �鶹��ý��:

University of �鶹��ý�� Division of Geriatric Medicine

Contact Us:
/coloradocareplanning/contact
12631 E. 17th Ave, Mail Stop B179, Aurora, CO 80045

We have provided links to external websites as a convenience to you. The websites provide general information. You should discuss specific questions about your situation with individuals who are knowledgeable about applicable law. This is not legal advice, and if you have legal questions, you should reach out to your attorney to help you understand your options.

Our Mission:
We want to help Coloradans find information for future medical planning, including choosing a medical decision maker.

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