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This Five Wishes document gives you a way to control something very important—how you are treated if you get seriously ill. It is an easy-to- complete form that lets you say exactly what you want. Once it is filled out and properly signed it is valid under the laws of most states.
Five Wishes is written in everyday language and helps people express their wishes in areas that matter most — the personal and spiritual in addition to the medical and legal. It also helps you describe what good care means to you, whether you are seriously ill or not.
Whether you choose Five Wishes Paper or Five Wishes Digital you can easily store your document at MyDirectives.com, a national registry to make it easier for your loved ones and medical care team to access your document when needed. It is a free service. Upload your Five Wishes today.
My Wishes: Created by Five Wishes®, a resource to help children share how they want to be cared for if they become seriously ill. What is Pediatric Palliative Care?: A resource from Honoring Choices Massachusetts, with contributions from the Pediatric Advanced Care Team at Boston Children’s Hospital and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.
This Five Wishes document gives you a way to control something very important — how you are treated if you get seriously ill. It is an easy-to-complete form that lets you say exactly what you want. Once it is filled out and properly signed, it is valid under the laws of most states. What Is Five Wishes?
Five Wishes works like a living will, advance directive, or healthcare power of attorney. The Five Wishes booklet is designed for those ages 18 and older, but the website offers documents for children and adolescents/young adults as well.
Five Wishes is the first living will or advance directive that addresses someone’s personal, emotional, and spiritual needs—as well as their medical wishes—with a very straightforward approach.
