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VA Healthcare Network Upstate New York - VISN 2
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Does your loved one know what your wishes are in the event of a major illness or injury? How can you assure that your wishes will be upheld? When illness or injury catches us off guard, being prepared can assist with making things easier on our loved ones, and the oftentimes overwhelming emotions we each feel.
Each person needs to make their own decisions in advance about their care. The Veterans Health Administration encourages its veteran patients to share their health care intentions with family members or close friends in case of major illness or injury. This can be done using official forms signed by the veteran in the presence of witnesses.
Forms on this page are provided as a convenience. Veteran Health Admininstration and Department of Veterans Affairs encourage enrolled veterans to consider establishing Advance Health Care plans through the use use of one of these forms, but do not require an enrolled veteran to complete one as a condition prior to receiving care or treatment.
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| Reviewed/Updated Date: July 6, 2007 |
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