Decisions That Shape Dying

Conversations, documents, treatment choices, and who pays. The planning that leaves fewer people guessing.

An Advance Directive Isn’t Enough

Your advance directive is a good start, not the whole plan. How to make sure it’s found, understood and followed when paramedics, doctors and family need it.

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If this is an emergency

Dying Truth provides information, not emergency or crisis services.

911Immediate danger, a life-threatening medical emergency, fire, or a crime in progress. 988Suicide, mental health, or emotional crisis. Call or text 24/7 in the U.S.

On Hospice?

For expected changes in symptoms or comfort, call your hospice team’s 24-hour number first.

If there is immediate danger from something else, call 911.

Your hospice number is usually on your paperwork, medication sheet, refrigerator, or admission folder.

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