Advance Directives

CHKD understands that you are a unique individual. So are your wishes for the care you want to receive when you cannot speak for yourself.

We're Here to Help

Our Chaplaincy team helps patients and community members -- 18 and older -- understand their options and complete an advance directive, a legal document stating their wishes about how they would like to be cared for should they become incapacitated and unable to speak for themselves.

Chaplains assist patients and community members prepare their wishes on paper so that their family and doctors know how they would like to be treated if they become too sick to tell them.

Please contact a CHKD chaplain to discuss and prepare your advance directive by calling (757) 668-5381.

Additional Information

Additional information may be found in this booklet that explains your rights under Virginia laws

En Español

Este folleto explica sus derechos según las leyes de Virginia