You will always see a family crisis occur in the hospital when one of their loved ones is in a terminal state already. The problem gets worse when the patient is already unconscious and cannot make the medical decisions for him or herself. Every family member and even the doctors will have their own opinions on how the medical treatment should progress. You can avoid this predicament by preparing a medical directive.

It is a document that will specify the medical treatment you will want when an unfortunate event happens and you are unable to make your own decision. You will appoint an agent who will be authorized to make the decisions in your behalf. This person must be someone you really trust and understands you the most. Two doctors will have to certify that you are unable to make decisions before this directive can take effect. Make copies of this document and send them to your family, your agent and your doctor.