{"id":6758,"date":"2020-02-23T10:55:20","date_gmt":"2020-02-23T08:55:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/amoslaki.fi\/?page_id=6758"},"modified":"2026-03-16T10:16:35","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T08:16:35","slug":"treatment-agreement","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/amoslaki.fi\/en\/hoitotahto\/","title":{"rendered":"Living will"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"et_pb_section_0 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section\"><div class=\"et_pb_row_0 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_0 et_pb_column et_pb_column_3_5 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_0 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-text--0e6b2603-537f-4c46-b342-f2a76e853477\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h1>Living will<\/h1>\n<h2>The living will helps healthcare professionals<\/h2>\n<p>A living will helps healthcare professionals treat you in accordance with your will and your right to self-determination.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>The living will helps your loved ones<\/h2>\n<p>A living will is also made for the sake of your loved ones. It makes it significantly easier for your loved ones to make decisions about your life, medical care, and death in consultation with doctors when you have prepared a living will in advance.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>A living will must be made in writing<\/h2>\n<p>A living will is a written expression of your own wishes in case you are unable to communicate your own wishes due to illness or other reasons. In a living will, decisions are made, among other things, regarding resuscitation or whether resuscitation should be administered.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_column_1 et_pb_column et_pb_column_2_5 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_0 et_pb_blurb et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_blurb_position_top et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_content\"><div class=\"et_pb_main_blurb_image\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap et_pb_only_image_mode_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/amoslaki.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/amos-yrityksille-20203.jpg\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1140\" srcset=\"https:\/\/amoslaki.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/amos-yrityksille-20203.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/amoslaki.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/amos-yrityksille-20203-1280x760.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/amoslaki.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/amos-yrityksille-20203-980x582.jpg 980w, https:\/\/amoslaki.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/amos-yrityksille-20203-480x285.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) and (max-width: 1280px) 1280px, (min-width: 1281px) 1920px, 100vw\" class=\"et-waypoint et_pb_animation_top et_pb_animation_top_tablet et_pb_animation_top_phone wp-image-8293\" alt=\"Tuula Rainto\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_container\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_description\"><p>Tuula Rainto, <a href=\"mailto:tuula.rainto@amoslaki.fi\">tuula.rainto@amoslaki.fi<\/a>, <a href=\"tel:0451115577\">045 111 5577<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_button_module_wrapper et_pb_button_0_wrapper\"><a class=\"et_pb_button_0 et_pb_button et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\" href=\"https:\/\/amoslaki.fi\/en\/appointment-calendar\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-icon=\"\ue023\">Book a free initial assessment<\/a><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_button_module_wrapper et_pb_button_1_wrapper\"><a class=\"et_pb_button_1 et_pb_button et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\" href=\"tel:+358102995090\" data-icon=\"\uf879\">Call us 010 299 5090<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_row_1 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_2 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_1 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-text--0e6b2603-537f-4c46-b342-f2a76e853477\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>A living will binds healthcare professionals<\/h2>\n<p>A living will binds healthcare professionals. It must be followed if it is sufficiently clear and it can be assumed that you have not changed your wishes. Creating a valid living will requires that you have understood the content and significance of the living will sufficiently.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>A living will can also be a care directive<\/h2>\n<p>A living will can also include a care directive. This includes instructions and advice on ensuring that your values and personal wishes are followed in your care and treatment.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>A living will and choice of care facility<\/h2>\n<p>In a living will, you can express your preferences for the choice of a care facility and aspects related to your daily care.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>A living will and decision-makers and substitute decision-makers<\/h2>\n<p>In a living will, you can specify who your decision-makers and substitute decision-makers are. It is advisable to choose substitute decision-makers if you do not have a spouse or children.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>A living will and a power of attorney for healthcare are separate documents<\/h2>\n<p>If you have created a power of attorney for healthcare and the authorized person is entitled to assist you with personal matters, you may not necessarily need your own power of attorney for healthcare You are fully capable of handling your own affairs until the end. A living will only affects the end stages of your life.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Living will and Attorneys at Law Amos<\/h2>\n<p>We assist you in creating a suitable living will for yourself. You can view our price list <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amoslaki.fi\/en\/price-list\/#hinta\">Here<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_row_2 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_3 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_2 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_button_module_wrapper et_pb_button_2_wrapper\"><a class=\"et_pb_button_2 et_pb_button et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\" href=\"https:\/\/amoslaki.fi\/en\/appointment-calendar\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-icon=\"\ue023\">Book a free initial assessment<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_column_4 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_2 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_button_module_wrapper et_pb_button_3_wrapper\"><a class=\"et_pb_button_3 et_pb_button et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\" href=\"tel:+358102995090\" data-icon=\"\uf879\">Call us 010 299 5090<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_row_3 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_5 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_2 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_1 et_pb_blurb et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_blurb_position_top et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_content\"><div class=\"et_pb_main_blurb_image\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap et_pb_only_image_mode_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/amoslaki.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/amos-yrityksille-20203.jpg\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1140\" srcset=\"https:\/\/amoslaki.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/amos-yrityksille-20203.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/amoslaki.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/amos-yrityksille-20203-1280x760.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/amoslaki.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/amos-yrityksille-20203-980x582.jpg 980w, https:\/\/amoslaki.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/amos-yrityksille-20203-480x285.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) and (max-width: 1280px) 1280px, (min-width: 1281px) 1920px, 100vw\" class=\"et-waypoint et_pb_animation_top et_pb_animation_top_tablet et_pb_animation_top_phone wp-image-8293\" alt=\"Tuula Rainto\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_container\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_description\"><p>Tuula Rainto, <a href=\"mailto:tuula.rainto@amoslaki.fi\">tuula.rainto@amoslaki.fi<\/a>, <a href=\"tel:0451115577\">045 111 5577<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_column_6 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_2 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_column_empty et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":19,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-6758","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.3 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Hoitotahto &#8211; Asianajotoimisto Amos<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Hoitotahto auttaa terveydenhuollon ammattilaisia hoitamaan sinua tahtosi ja itsem\u00e4\u00e4r\u00e4\u00e4misoikeutesi mukaisesti. 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