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    Advance Directives

    Advance directives are extremely helpful in times of uncertainty. We have provided this information to you as it is stated in a federal law called the Patient Self Determination Act as well as the California Health Care Decisions Act. These laws provide the ability to insure that your health care wishes are known and considered if you become unable to make these decisions yourself.

    Advance Directive Forms

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    There are many forms available to complete an Advance Directive. Below are links to forms you can use. However, you are not required to use one of these forms (at California Pacific or any other California hospital). You may use another form or your own.

    Frequently Asked Questions About Advance Directives

    Completing an advance directive often comes with a lot of questions. We've compiled answers to many of these questions for you. We strongly recommend that you see our Frequently Asked Questions on Advanced Directives section before you fill out your advance directive. If you have questions that are not addressed here, please email them to us at ethics@sutterhealth.org.

    Additional Resources

    Below are some other resources for advance directives.