Make certain that your wishes regarding medical treatment are known by your doctor and your family by making an Advance Healthcare Directive. This Advance Directive Forms Package for the State of California contains:

• an explanation of what an advance directive is.
  
• instructions on preparing and completing an advance directive.
  
• an Advance Health Care Directive setting out your instructions and wishes regarding your future health care needs.
  
• a Power of Attorney appointing an agent to make health care decisions for you.
  
• a Directive to Physicians setting out your wishes with respect to artificial prolonging of your life.

These easy-to-use California forms are provided in MS Word format, and can be used by more than one person by filling in the appropriate information. Keep your personal information private, complete the forms in the privacy of your home.