Nursing Home Abuse Blog Readers Highlight Issues Facing Many Patients & Families
I am grateful to our readers who continually supply me some great topics to write about. I also receive questions from readers regarding a particular situation they may be experiencing. I try to answer every question I get or direct readers to a resource to get more information. I have put many of commonly encountered questions in our FAQ category for easy access. Don't worry, I never disclose your personal information. Here are some of the most popular FAQ's: How do I get a copy of medical records from a nursing home? One of the most important steps in determining...
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What is an advance directive and should I have one?
"What is an advance directive and should I have one?" -Shirley C.- Aurora, Illinois An Advance Directive is a written statement about how you want medical decisions to be made in the future if you can no longer make them yourself. Federal law requires that you be told of your right to make an advance directive when you are admitted to a health care facility. Many states, such as Illinois have three advance directives: Health care power of attorney Living will Mental health treatment preference declaration The health care power of attorney allows you to choose someone to make your future health...
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Power Of Attorney For Healthcare
Most people use Power of Attorney and Power of Attorney for Healthcare interchangeably. A Power of Attorney delegates who you wish to make healthcare decisions should you become unable to do so. You may specify what life extending procedures, if any, you desire. You may further specify the dates which the Power of Attorney is to become effective or terminate. Many hospitals and nursing homes require a Power in order to obtain medical records for a disabled family member. Here is an Illinois Power of Attorney. This form must be witnessed and notarized....
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Power Of Attorney For Property
Many people do not want to think about the future. They cringe to think about the days when they are old and are unable to care for themselves. Most of us do not want to even consider the reality that we may not be able to make decisions for ourselves. I frequently have family members ask how then can help a loved one in a nursing home or long-term care facility who may be incapable of making their own financial decisions. The answer is complicated if no discussion amongst the family was had prior to the admission. As a result,...
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