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Imagine a scenario where you’re unable to make decisions about your mental healthcare, perhaps due to a sudden mental health crisis. Who would speak for you? What treatments would you want or not want? That’s where the Georgia Psychiatric Advance Directive (PAD) comes into play. It’s like having a roadmap for your mental health treatment…
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Hurley Elder Care Law discusses the Georgia Psychiatric Advance Directive (PAD). This forward-thinking law (passed in 2022) empowers individuals to address their unique mental health needs and situations. A person now can make decisions related to mental health care and treatment in advance. Learn who can best benefit from a PAD and how one can…
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In recognizing the right of individuals to (1) control all aspects of his or her personal care and medical treatment, (2) insist upon medical treatment, (3) decline medical treatment, or (4) direct that medical treatment be withdrawn, the General Assembly has in the past, provided statutory forms for both the living will and durable power…
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The Georgia Psychiatric Advance Directive (PAD) allows adults 18 years or older to make healthcare decisions in advance, including behavioral health treatment decisions. The PAD may be used to appoint someone to make health care decisions for you in the event that you are unable or unwilling to make them for yourself. The PAD also…
Read More What is a Georgia Advance Directive for Healthcare? This document allows you to appoint a person you trust to make healthcare decisions for you should you become unable. It also provides options for more detailed end-of-life care planning such as resuscitation, feeding tubes and antibiotics. In addition, you can nominate a potential guardian (should you…
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Join Sam Evans, JD, as he discusses a new and significant law, Georgia House Bill 752, now known as the Georgia Psychiatric Advance Directive (PAD). This forward-thinking law empowers individuals to address their unique mental health needs and situations. A person now has the ability to make decisions related to mental health care and treatment.…
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Recently a new and important bill was signed into law. Georgia House Bill 752, also known as the Georgia Psychiatric Advance Directive (PAD), is a forward-thinking law that empowers individuals to take control of their lives and health care through proactive decision-making to address their unique mental health needs and situations. Why is this important?…
Read More Join Sam Evans, JD, as he discusses a new and significant law, Georgia House Bill 752, now known as the Georgia Psychiatric Advance Directive (PAD). This forward-thinking law empowers individuals to address their unique mental health needs and situations. A person now has the ability to make decisions related to mental health care and treatment.…
Read More Join Hurley Elder Care Law for a discussion on essential documents. Do you know who would be making your healthcare decisions if you were unable to communicate? State regulations about who can step-in and make your healthcare decisions may go against what you want. Learn why you need a Georgia Advance Directive for Health Care…
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