In life, we often plan for the future by saving for retirement, drafting wills, and purchasing insurance. However, one crucial aspect that many overlook is planning for our healthcare needs in situations where we might be unable to make decisions for ourselves. If anything, during the past pandemic period, when so many loved ones where unexpectedly separated from those in nursing homes and medical institutions, unable to communicate with them nor the medical providers or facilities and make decisions on the behalf of their loved ones. This is where medical directives come into play.