While I am not superstitious by nature, talking about illness and death makes me feel like I am tempting fate. But after researching an article on advance directives for UTHealthLeader, I am determined to have a serious talk with my parents about their healthcare wishes. I learned that in a medical emergency, you might not be able to communicate with your parents' medical team--unless you have signed the right paperwork.
That's a scary thought. I want to be sure I honor my parents' wishes about their healthcare. But what are they? I think I know, but do I?
Do you?