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During a medical emergency patients may not be able to speak for themselves. That is when families are often left guessing — and sometimes fighting — over who has the right to make critical healthcare decisions for a loved one. Florida law provides a way to avoid that scenario with Advance Directives.

An advance directive is a combination of legal documents that details a person’s medical wishes and names someone they trust to act on their behalf if they can’t. It can include a living will, a health care surrogate designation, a proxy, or even a “Do Not Resuscitate Order.”

These documents are designed to protect patients, reduce family disputes and ensure medical decisions reflect personal values. Any competent adult can complete an advance d

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