Ask the Experts: National Health Care Decisions Day
Published on April 8, 2026.
The day of National Health Care Decisions Day, April 16, is a reminder that people should put their medical wishes in writing before a crisis occurs. An advance directive, a legal document that identifies who can make medical decisions for the person at the expense of them, can be created. The day also encourages the creation of an independent society.
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