Care Planning & Directives

Patients have the right and responsibility to control decisions regarding the use or refusal of medical care, including life-prolonging treatment, nutrition and hydration.

One way to control those decisions is by completing a healthcare directive. Healthcare directives, including those from residents of other states, are honored at Altru Hospital and can be written while a patient.

Advance directive forms are available at Altru Hospital in the Social Work department, from Pastoral Services, from the Medical Records Department, from the Hospital Supervisor, or from Home Health staff.