
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.
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