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June 10, 2009

Making Medical Decisions for Someone Else (proxy guide)

Who Is This Handbook for?

Who Is This Handbook for?

If you make health care decisions for someone else—or might at some future point—this handbook is for you.

Making Medical Decisions for Someone Else describes in simple terms what it’s like to be a health care proxy, what to do while there’s still time to think about it, how to make the hard decisions, and where to get help.

Also available, a state-specific guide for Maryland:

  • Making Medical Decisions for Someone Else: A Guide for Marylanders Brochure or Handbook

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