The registries will eventually be connected to statewide health information exchanges. By doing so, physicians will have access to the patients’ advance directive without having to contact family members or caregivers. Click here to read the full article.
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Connecting Advance Directives to Health Information Exchanges
Several states, including Virginia, are launching registries for advanced directives, reports AMedNews.com.
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