Meritus Health is urging community members to consider the importance of advance directives in managing future health care decisions. An advance directive is a critical tool that enables individuals to outline their preferences for medical care should they become unable to make these decisions themselves.
Dr. Ditto, a Family Medicine physician at Meritus, emphasized the significance of these documents. “Advance directives ensure that your health care preferences are respected and followed, even if you cannot voice them,” said Dr. Ditto. He encourages everyone to take this proactive step to secure their health care wishes for themselves and their loved ones.
Meritus Health has shared a resource video where Dr. Ditto discusses the benefits of having an advance directive and provides guidance on how to create one. The video is available on YouTube and aims to educate viewers on taking control of their health decisions before facing a crisis.
For more information and to view the video, visit Meritus Health’s YouTube channel.
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