Compare a new end-of-life letter to advance directives
This study compares two ways of sharing your end-of-life wishes: a “Stanford Letter Project” form versus traditional advance directives. If you’re an adult, your answers may help the researchers see which option is easier to use or better understood.
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Who can take part
- You must be over 18 years old.
- You cannot be under 18 years old.
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Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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