AUDIO REPORT: Local health care provider recommends early decision making

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Saturday is National Healthcare Decisions Day. A local health care provider is urging preparedness. Saint Mary’s Janesville Hospital-Dean Clinic Social Worker Lynn Zima says the Health Care Power of Attorney form is an important document to have prepared ahead of any need. Zima warns Wisconsin is not a “next of kin” or “family consent” state, so your loved ones might not be allowed to make decision on your behalf without the document. She says this simple exercise can save families a lot of heartache. Saint Mary’s Janesville Hospital-Dean Clinic is hosting a workshop to help people complete their Power of Attorney form 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Thursday.