Mom’s oncologist finally stopped asking me to ‘interpret what she would want’—the hydration paragraph was explicit enough for palliative rounds.
Document your care preferences with a
healthcare directive
Set clear medical treatment preferences and appoint someone you trust to make decisions if you cannot communicate.
Make medical wishes legible before a crisis room call
This corridor focuses on treatment preferences, surrogate hierarchy, and portability across hospitals—distinct from financial POA flows.
Why adults choose Suits Finance for healthcare directives
Clinician-scannable sections
CPR, ventilation, tube feeding, and trial therapy choices appear in the order triage nurses expect—reducing misreads during intake.
Surrogate depth charts
Name primary and backup agents with contact windows so social workers are not guessing which cousin is authoritative at 2 a.m.
Mental-health nuance
Optional psychotropic and ECT paragraphs reflect modern psychiatric standards instead of boilerplate refusal-only language.
How your healthcare directive is assembled here
01
Translate values into clinical toggles
Answer plain-language prompts about pain, dignity, and longevity tradeoffs; we map them to statutory sections for your state.
02
Pair organs, research, and autopsy wishes
Capture donation intent, clinical trial participation, and autopsy permissions without mixing them into financial powers.
03
Sign, scan, and distribute to care systems
Generate witness pages, notary addenda, and a QR summary sheet for wallets or refrigerator magnets your surrogates already use.
Directive depth cues families actually use
Pregnancy & postpartum addenda
Expecting parents can layer obstetric-specific instructions without invalidating the broader adult directive.
Travel-ready translations
Export a second-language synopsis for international itineraries while keeping the English statutory form authoritative.
Behavioral-health escalation
Voluntary hold preferences and crisis contacts stay separated from sedation choices so inpatient psych teams get clarity.
Directive vs. POLST: still unsure?
- We flag when your state expects a bright-pink portable order instead of only a narrative directive.
- Healthcare-only paths never silently add financial POA clauses—legal separation stays literal.
Healthcare directive options
Simple, guided setup for individuals and families.
Medical treatment instructions
Directive Essential
$99+ state fees
Core healthcare preference documentation.
Select directive tier- Medical treatment instructions
- Decision-maker appointment
- Execution guidance
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Directive Plus
$149+ state fees
Expanded guidance and coordinated planning support.
Select directive tier- Everything in Essential
- Additional scenario coverage
- Priority support
Everything in Directive Plus
Directive Family
$249+ state fees
For households coordinating multiple directives.
Select directive tier- Everything in Directive Plus
- Multi-person planning support
- Ongoing update reminders
Unstated wishes vs documented healthcare preferences
A clear directive helps reduce uncertainty in time-sensitive care decisions.
No directive
Unclear outcomes
Family uncertainty
Loved ones may not know your treatment preferences in urgent moments.
Decision delays
Care choices can be delayed when authority and intent are not documented.
Healthcare directive
Clear authority and intent
Documented preferences
Your care choices are clearly stated and easier to follow.
Trusted decision-maker
You can appoint someone to act on your behalf when needed.
- 67%
of U.S. adults have not documented an advance care plan even after a major diagnosis, per recurring national health interviews
- 82%
of ICU families report conflicting verbal instructions when no written surrogate order was uploaded to the EMR
- 31%
reduction in non-beneficial intensive interventions when POLST/MOLST equivalents accompany portable directives
Caregivers who needed the chart to match the story
Airport medics scanned the QR card during an anaphylaxis scare; the ER knew exactly which antihistamine protocol she refused.
We renewed after gender-affirming surgery—new name, same witness flow, and the old revocation auto-archived.
Frequently asked questions
Is this different from a power of attorney?
Yes. A healthcare directive focuses on medical decisions, while financial POA covers financial authority.
Can I update it later?
Yes. It should be reviewed after major health or family changes.
How long does a healthcare directive setup usually take?
Most users complete intake quickly; final timing depends on review requirements, signatures, and any state-specific execution steps.
Can I update documents later if my situation changes?
Yes. Major life events such as marriage, divorce, relocation, new dependents, or asset changes are common times to review and revise.
Are these workflows state-aware?
Yes. Prompts and guidance are designed to reflect jurisdiction-specific requirements where applicable.
Do I need to sign or notarize anything?
Some documents require witnesses, notarization, or both. Follow the final execution checklist generated for your state.
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