A Psychiatric Advance Directive (PAD) is a document that details instructions on an individual’s psychiatric treatment in the event that individual is in crisis and lacks the capacity to make informed decisions about their care. For more information regarding PAD agreements, including how to draft one and how they can help you or a loved one in healthcare decision-making, please review the links below.
Psychiatric Advance Directive (PAD) FAQ, updated March 2021
PAD Crisis Plan – English, Updated March 2021
PAD Crisis Plan – Spanish, Updated March 2021