Living will and health care power of attorney

In Pennsylvania, you have the legal and ethical right to make your own decisions about the type of health care you want. As long as you are well enough, your physicians will involve you directly in making decisions about your medical treatment. However, if you are unable to make decisions about your care, others will have to make these decisions for you. If others do not know your wishes about treatment, you may receive treatments you don’t want.

You should plan ahead for the time when you may not be able to make decisions about your medical treatment.

This form and brochure have been provided as a public service by the Allegheny County Bar Association and the Allegheny County Medical Society. They are not intended to take the place of specific legal or medical advice for which you should rely upon your own attorney and physician.

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