In My Own Words :: Video Advance Directive
About In My Own Words™

The, In My Own Words™, advance directive video service started development in 2005. Created by Dr Melinda Ginne, drmelindaginne.com, this service allows anyone 18 years of age and older, to video record their wishes for their care in the event that they become incapacitated.

A video of you, stating your health care preferences, including the types of special treatment you want or don't want at the end of life, your desire for diagnostic testing, surgical procedures, cardiopulmonary resuscitation and organ donation will give the support and strength to your family and friends at this most important point in your life.

This recording allows people to specify what kind of unique care they will want, for example to have their pet visit them, or have someone read them poetry, or massage their feet. The video version does not replace a written version but enhances the written form.

The video version can be stored on a flash drive which can easily be carried on a key chain. At your request, copies can be sent to your physician, attorney, your designated health care agent, or your family.

An advance health care directive lets your physician, family and friends know your health care preferences, including the types of special treatment you want or don't want at the end of life, your desire for diagnostic testing, surgical procedures, cardiopulmonary resuscitation and organ donation.
State of California Attorney General

The most common written advance directive in California is the version developed by the California Medical Association.

An advance health care directive is the best way to make sure that your health care wishes are known and considered if for any reason you are unable to speak for yourself or are terminally ill. In addition, an Advance Health Care Directive allows you to appoint someone you trust to speak for you when you are incapacitated.
California Medical Association

Dr. Melinda Ginne is a clinical psychologist who has specialized in treating the psychological aspects of acute, chronic, or life-threatening illness since 1980. She has had a speciality in geriatrics since 1990.

Dr. Ginne grew up in Los Angeles in the 1950's. In 1972, she earned a BA degree in Sociology at California State University at San Diego (CSUSD). She moved to the Bay Area in 1973 where she started a 10 year study of body-based therapy and clinical psychology. She received her Ph.D. in Psychology in 1993. She has been a Behavioral Medicine Specialist since 1980 and a Gero-Psychologist (Geriatric Specialist) since 1990.

Dr. Melinda Ginne
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