Planning for the Future Through Advance Directive Instruments

Posted: 26 Jan 1999

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Bruce J. Winick

University of Miami School of Law

Abstract

This Foreword traces the development of advance directive instruments and discusses their legal enforceability and many benefits. Despite their advantages, advance directives remain underused and are frequently ignored by service providers. The articles in the special issue discuss why this is so and offer and debate a variety of remedial proposals. They analyze the various legal, clinical, ethical, and practical issues presented by the use of advance directives for health and mental health care, and examine new directions in their use. The Foreword describes the organization of the special issue, summarizes the articles it contains, and comments upon their significance.

Suggested Citation

Winick, Bruce J., Planning for the Future Through Advance Directive Instruments. Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=142996

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