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Medical Advocacy and Advocates
Medical power of attorney

Choice & Dignity Founder John Abraham hosts Advocacy Video Scenarios
If your Wishes Aren't being Honored:
Helpful Resources from Board Member & Advocacy Surrogate  Althea Halchuck

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https://endingwellpatientadvocacy.com/about-althea-1endingwellpatientadvocacy.com/about-althea-1 
​The Conversation Project:

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"Whether you are getting ready to tell someone what you value most or you want to help someone else get ready to share their wishes with you, The Conversation Project has you covered with free resources on their Get Started page. Check out their guides on Choosing a Health Care Proxy or Being a Health Care Proxy, among many others. You can speak up and have a say in your current or future health care by being prepared and talking about it early and often."

Print in PDF: 
  • https://theconversationproject.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/ConversationProject-ProxyKit-Agent-English.pdf
Video: 
  • https://theconversationproject.org/who-will-speak-for-you/


Find a Patient Advocate
www.cms.gov/medical-bill-rights/help/guides/patient-advocate
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Other Resources for Independent Patient Advocates:
Greater National Advocates is a Non-Profit Determined to Improve the Patient Experience - Our public service mission is to spread the word about the life-saving benefits of Independent Patient Advocacy and make advocacy services available to everyone at GNANOW.ORG.

​Article on Medical POA's for Adult Children
https://www.wbur.org/hereandnow/2025/04/08/health-care-proxy-parents

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PREPARE:
  • https://prepareforyourcare.org/en/welcome​
​Choice and Dignity, Inc.
PO Box 86886, Tucson, AZ 85754
Phone: 800-811-4112
Email: [email protected]
Website: choiceanddignity.org
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Disclaimer:
Choice and Dignity, Inc. provides educational programs and resources related to end-of-life concerns, including deliberate life completion and death with dignity. We do not encourage, promote, or endorse suicide. Our goal is to offer information protected under the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.

Laws regarding aid in dying vary by jurisdiction and are subject to change. It is not the intent of Choice and Dignity, Inc. to violate any applicable laws. We urge individuals to consult with qualified legal or medical professionals for specific advice.

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    • Communications >
      • End of Life Planners
    • Finding Appropriate Care Facilities >
      • Aging - National Institute of Aging
      • Hospice
      • Mental Health Care
      • Nursing Homes Continuing Care Communities
      • Rehab Services
      • Renal Care
    • Finding Support Services >
      • Aging Support Services
      • Death Doulas
      • Find an Aging Life Care Expert
      • Financial Support
      • Legal Support Services
    • Dementia
    • End-of-Life Hastening >
      • Right to Die Legends
      • General Print & Online Resources
      • EOL Orgs
      • VSED
      • MAID
      • Inert Gas
      • Switzerland
      • Euthansia
    • Solo Aging
    • Other Resources
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    • Death Cafe
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