Advance Directives

The Health Care Decisions Act permits Virginians to record their wishes about extraordinary care in the event of a terminal illness. In accordance with Federal law, LewisGale Medical Center policy, and the Virginia State Statutes, we are required to ask all patients upon admission whether or not they have a living will or a medical durable power of attorney. We also provide educational information on advance directives to patients and families.

If you require additional information regarding living wills, medical durable powers of attorney, or organ, tissue and eye donation, please call either of the following departments:

  • Department of Pastoral Care: (540) 776-4730
  • Department of Case Management: (540) 776-4588