Advance Directives   As required by Pennsylvania Law and OBRA Patient Self-Determination Act of 1990, information is made available to our patients concerning their rights to execute directives.   In Pennsylvania, you have the right to decide whether to accept, reject or discontinue medical care and treatment. If you have not been deemed incompetent to make medical decisions by a doctor, or if you have not been determined incapacitated by a court, then you may direct, by a living will declaration, your medical treatment. You may also have a Health care Power of Attorney prepared for you, which designates another person to make decisions for you. These are complex issues and should be discussed with your doctor, family, close friends, and when appropriate, your lawyer.   Information will be provided upon request concerning the following directives:   • Living Wills • Health Care Proxy • Durable Power of Attorney   The Reading Surgery Center does not honor Advance Directives. All life threatening emergencies will be treated; however, an Advance Directive will be placed in the medical record upon patient's request.   This policy is intended solely for information as required by law. Patients should consult with their family attorney, physician or other advisors before making any decision. The patient is under no obligation to obtain any of the above documents.