Choices

The Transforming Choices Starter Guide is a free resource to help you prepare for your healthcare now and in later life.

This guide is made up of information, a list of resources, and a worksheet with questions to guide your healthcare choices.

List of check boxes with red check mark and red pencil

To view the guide, page through the flip book below using the left and right arrows. To enlarge it, tap the icon with four arrows in the lower right-hand corner of the gray viewing window. The flip book will open in full screen. Tap the icon again (or tap the back button on mobile) when you're ready to return to this page.

To download the guide, tap the green buttons below. The Full Version is a 12-page document (PDF, 1MB) and the Pocket Version is a 2-page document with the worksheet only (PDF, 134KB).

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Using the guide involves a few simple steps. To learn more about each step, tap the plus signs below.

Note. While this guide can help you complete an advance directive, no advance directive is created by using this guide. Check the laws on advance directives in your state→ for guidance.

At this time, it isn't possible to fill out the guide directly on this site. But it's easy to download and fill it out on your computer, on your mobile phone or tablet, and on paper:

On Your Computer

To fill out the guide on your computer, download the file from this website using the green Download Guide button above. Save the file on your computer and open it in a document viewer program like Adobe Acrobat or Google Drive. Then you can fill out and save your answers to the questions in the guide.

On Your Mobile Phone or Tablet

To fill out the guide on your mobile phone, download the file from this website using the green Download Guide button above. Save the file on you phone and open it in a document viewer app like Adobe Acrobat Reader or Google Drive. Then you can fill out and save your answers to the questions in the guide.

On Paper

To fill out the guide on paper, download the file from this website using the green Download Guide button above and save it to your computer or thumbdrive. Then print the document from a personal printer or get it printed at your local library or office supply store. If you would like a printed copy mailed to you, please Contact Us.
Sharing with a Healthcare Provider

You can start a conversation with your healthcare team about what you wrote down on the worksheet. Here are some tips:

Save a copy of this worksheet on your phone or print a paper copy.

Bring a digital or paper copy of the worksheet with you to an appointment with a medical provider you trust.

Bring a trusted person with you to the appointment for support.

Discuss a couple topics you would like to cover with your provider.

Follow up on this conversation at future appointments.

If desired, you can ask your healthcare provider about storing a copy of your completed worksheet in your medical record.

Sharing with a Support Person or Healthcare Proxy

It is also a good idea to share the guide with a trusted support person or your healthcare proxy so that they will know the best way to support you.