What it is
- What changed
- Oregon provides statutory advance directive and representative appointment forms that people can use to record preferences and appoint someone to make health care decisions.
- Why it matters
- Caregivers need a clear representative pathway when serious illness, dementia, or disability leaves someone unable to speak for themselves.
- Who it touches
- Family caregivers, Care providers and plans, People receiving careadults planning future care, family caregivers, health care representatives, clinicians, serious illness patients
Sources
Last reviewed Jun 18, 2026. This is information, not legal advice; check the source for the current text.