There are two very practical things to mention this week:
National Healthcare Decision Day is today. Basically what this means is that you document what you like to have happen medically if you are unable to speak for yourself. You have the choice of having your life prolonged as long as possible or ask for no interventions. It’s your life, your choice, but if it’s not in your chart or documentation, or not known by family and medical provider, someone will make the choice for you.
Go to the NHDD website and download your state’s advanced medical directives. Some states have an on-line directory where you can file these, others require you to download a form and make copies for provider, hospital where you are being treated, power or health attorney etc.
Got Drugs? Turn in your unused or expired medication for safe disposal on Saturday April 30, as part of the National Take Back Prescription Drug Take Back Day. Find a site near you. For more information on the best way to get rid of medications you are no longer using.
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