What happens if the patient becomes too ill to make his or her own decisions?
Van Diest Medical Center helps patients, families and health professionals address difficult decisions about patient treatment. Healthcare decisions depend not only on medical information but also on the patient's religious beliefs, moral values and other preferences. Information about Advance Directives, Living Wills, Durable Power of Attorney and Do Not Resuscitate orders are included in the welcome folder each patient receives upon admission.