Advance Directives

Having an advance healthcare directive helps make sure your wishes are followed if you cannot speak for yourself. This written document explains what kinds of care you would or would not want and allows you to name a trusted person—called an agent—to make medical decisions for you.

Anyone 18 or older can complete an advance healthcare directive. Forms are free at any Olmsted Medical Center (OMC) location or can be downloaded below.

Why an Advance Healthcare Directive Matters

If you do not have a healthcare directive and are unable to make your own healthcare decisions, someone else—such as a provider, family member, or emergency contact—will make those decisions for you.

At OMC, we encourage all patients to take an active role in their care. Talking with your primary care provider about your wishes can help ensure they are respected.

How to Complete Your Directive

OMC offers two versions of the healthcare directive, including an abbreviated option.

Complete the form.
Have it notarized. (Notary services are free at most OMC locations.)
Give the completed form to your primary care provider or OMC’s Social Services team to include in your medical record.

Need Help?

To learn more about creating or filing your advance healthcare directive, contact OMC’s Social Services Department at 507.529.6806.

For questions about consent forms, contact Health Information Management (HIM):

Phone: 507.287.2752
Fax: 507.287.2777
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM (except holidays)
Mailing Address:
Olmsted Medical Center
Attn: Health Information Management
PO Box 4300
Rochester, MN 55903-4300

Advance Directives

Why an Advance Healthcare Directive Matters

How to Complete Your Directive

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