“This time, with a PAD, I did not receive any treatments that I did not want. They were very respectful. I really felt like the hospital took better care of me because I had my PAD. In fact, I think it’s the best care that I’ve ever received.” Read More PAD Stories...

“Enforcing Advance Directives”

Getting Started State by State Info FAQs Videos Links Current Research In the News Legal Issues Search for: About PADs A psychiatric advance directive (PAD) is a legal document that documents a person’s preferences for future mental health treatment, and allows...

“Using Advance Directives”

Getting Started State by State Info FAQs Videos Links Current Research In the News Legal Issues Search for: About PADs A psychiatric advance directive (PAD) is a legal document that documents a person’s preferences for future mental health treatment, and allows...