Texas Hospital Association

Why Do We Hear So Much About Advance Directives?

Advances in medical technology can prolong life indefinitely for patients in comatose or vegetative states with no hope of recovery. The media is filled with highly publicized legal cases involving such patients whose families and medical providers disagree on their end-of-life care. These situations are emotionally and financially draining, and can be avoided by creating advance directives.


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According to Texas Government Code 305.027, portions of this material may be considered “legislative advertising.” Authorization for its publication is made by John Hawkins, Texas Hospital Association, P.O. Box 679010, Austin, Texas, 78767-9010.