You will risk your own security and future family relationships if you attempt to provide care and are not so designated on your loved one’s legal documents and medical records. Use the links below to go to our information on surrogate decision making:

• Checklist: Questions to Ask Yourself
  
  
• About the General Durable Power of Attorney and Advanced Directive for Health Care
  
  
• A Glossary of Terms About End-of –Life Decision Making
  
  
• A Questions & Answers section
  
  
• Forms
  
  
• NJ - Appointment of a Health Care Representative
  
  
• NJ - Instruction Directive
  
  
• Wallet Card