Advanced Healthcare Directives are legal documents that express your healthcare preferences and authorize others to make decisions on your behalf in the event you’re incapacitated. These documents are especially critical during emergencies, serious illnesses, or end-of-life situations. In Alaska, these directives help ensure that your personal choices about treatment, care, and comfort are respected by your loved ones and medical professionals.

Advanced Healthcare Directives are legally binding documents that communicate your healthcare preferences in the event you can’t make decisions yourself. These directives guide doctors, nurses, and family members during moments that are often highly stressful and emotionally charged.