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What You Need to Know About Advance Directives

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An Advance Directive is a legal document that lets your doctors and loved ones understand your medical and mental health care wishes. If there ever comes a time when you aren't able to make decisions for yourself, an Advance Directive will remove all doubt as to who will make those decisions, and what you would like them to do. This short video details important information about the form and why every Veteran should have one on file.

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