“Springing” and “Suspending” Advanced Medical Directives

On Well-Know and Little-Know Provisions

By Dr. David Edward Marcinko MBA CMP™

www.CertifiedMedicalPlanner.org

Financial Advisors and attorneys are well aware of various “immediate” and “springing legal directives”, such as springing power of attorney, springing living wills, etc.

“Springing” Advanced Directives

But, what about springing advanced medical directives? Yep! These too not only spring into place, when needed, but can also be suspended?

For example, suspension of advanced medical directives during surgical procedures is possible. But, once out of surgery [time-limited], they would immediately spring back into effect!

Assessment

Financial Advisors, clients and patients should know – and inquire – about the exact time-frame of springing medical directives and related suspensions.

Learn More:

http://www.latimes.com/health/la-he-health-411-20110613,0,62844.story

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