Control Over Health Care Decisions
Know the Law
Advance Directive Act, Form and Procedures
Link to the Oklahoma Statute enacting the Oklahoma Advance Directive Act, which includes the Advance Directive Form and Procedures. Amended effective May 17, 2006.
Advance Directive for Health Care form-Oklahoma
Advance Directive for Health Care form as revised by the 2006 Legislature.
Advance Directive for Health Care (Living Will)
The Oklahoma Bar Association publishes the Oklahoma Advance Directive for Health Care FAQ's.
Caregivers Resource List
In fiscal year 2007, OKDHS, Adult Protective Services program investigated more than 17,550 referrals of alleged abuse or neglect. This web site was created to provide resources to help make things easier for both those giving care and those receiving it.
Childcare for Children with Disabilities, including HIV
A fact sheet from the U.S. Deparment of Health and Human Services about discrimination against children with disabilities, including HIV.
How To File a Health Information Privacy Complaint with the Office for Civil Rights
Information on fililing a complaint if you believe that a person, agency or organization covered under the HIPAA Privacy Rule violated health information privacy rights or committed another violation of the Privacy Rule.
Powers of Attorney
Information about Powers of Attorney, different types, when to use them, and common questions and answers.
Powers of Attorney - Questions & Answers
A Power of Attorney is a very powerful tool and an important decision. Here are some questions that you might be asking about using a Power of Attorney.
Privacy and Your Health Information
A brief summary of your rights and protections under the federal health information privacy law.
Privacy of Health Information
FAQ on your right to privacy of health infomation under the HIPAA privacy rule.
Questions and Answers on Adult Guardianship Issues
This fact sheet answers common questions about guardianship.
Advance Directive Act, Form and Procedures
Link to the Oklahoma Statute enacting the Oklahoma Advance Directive Act, which includes the Advance Directive Form and Procedures. Amended effective May 17, 2006.
How To File a Health Information Privacy Complaint with the Office for Civil Rights
Information on fililing a complaint if you believe that a person, agency or organization covered under the HIPAA Privacy Rule violated health information privacy rights or committed another violation of the Privacy Rule.
