Many New Zealanders have a written Advance Directive (also known as a living will).
It tells Medical Professionals and emergency services how you wish to be treated in certain circumstances.
For instance, if you have cancer, suffer a very serious and traumatic brain injury, have a heart attack or simply do not want to be resuscitated.
MedicAlert make a copy of your Written Advance Directives electronically accessible to emergency services and clinicians when an incident occurs so your instructions can be respected.
It could be vitally important for Medical Professionals to quickly identify and locate your Enduring Power of Attorney – Welfare in a Medical Emergency. If you have had your Lawyer prepare this legal document that identifies your Enduring Power of Attorney – Welfare and their powers, lodge an electronically accessible copy with MedicAlert® immediately.