Advance Directive
You have the right to execute an Advance Directive. This is a written document that states your wishes for care and allows you to name another person as agent or proxy to make decisions about your medical care in the event that you are no longer able to make those decisions for yourself. In California, the legal form of Advance Directives is the “California Advance Healthcare Directives,” formerly known as the “Durable Power of Attorney for Healthcare.”
Upon admission to Adventist Health White Memorial Montebello, you will be given explanation of Advance Directives, asked if you have one, and given an opportunity to fill one out. For further information about Advance Directives, please request the “California Advance Healthcare Directives” booklet during admissions, speak to the nurse caring for you or contact Social Services at (323) 725-4321.