Patients have the right to make decisions about their personal health care, even if that means refusing medical treatment. Your physician will explain the recommended treatments for your condition, and you can put your wishes in writing with an advance directive. North Shore medical staff will follow your advance directives so that your wishes are carried out, which means your family won’t have to make the difficult decisions on your behalf.
What is an advance directive?
Advance directives are legal documents compiled in advance of such times as you may be unable to make certain healthcare decisions for yourself. directives don’t limit your care, but they put forth directions that our medical staff will follow in accordance with Florida state law.