Health Care Planning for the Future Step One: Assess Your Planning You must first determine what future-care planning is necessary. Please take a moment to complete the following checklist to help you determine exactly which areas you need to plan for in order to safeguard your loved one's health. If you would like to go to a printer friendly document, please click on the icon below.

What health care planning must I still prepare for my loved one?

Answer Yes or No to the following questions. Have you done the following?

1. Written down the health and hygiene details of his or her everyday life? Yes No 2. Completed a medical summary, with updates? Yes No 3. Described your loved one's ability to communicate symptoms? Yes No 4. Reviewed immunization dates for any current needs? Yes No 5. Checked health screenings and exams for any current needs? Yes No 6. Followed up on any recommended treatment specialists? Yes No 7. Ensured that your loved one has designated a health surrogate, if able to give informed consent? Yes No 8. Ensured that your loved one has made a living will, if able? Yes No 9. Listed all current health care providers with contact information? Yes No 10. Listed all health, dental, and vision insurance policies and numbers? Yes No 11. Provided detailed information on the name, purpose, and side effects of all medications? Yes No 12. Listed all substances that cause allergies and described details of any reactions? Yes No

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