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