This week one of my clients who is undergoing a rather major surgery today asked me if she should write down some of her wishes in the event something went wrong. She was thinking more along the lines of a last will and testament, but the conversation steered to documenting her wishes for lifesaving medical treatment. This client is in her 20s, so not exactly the age where you typically think about end-of-life issues. That's for our parents or grandparents, right? Nope. No matter your age, and really your health status, you should consider having a medical power of attorney. For those of us who live with a chronic medical illness, this becomes a bit more salient. We often undergo procedures, take regular medications that may have risky side effects, or will need surgery. Obviously the odds of something going wrong are typically quite small, but as they say - shit happens. Having a medical power of attorney can better guarantee that your wishes will be adhered to should
If you're living with a chronic illness, you're in the right place.