Videotape Your Advance Directive

I have long supported and defended video advance directives. They add substantial value compared to having only a written advance directive document.

One of my first articles on VADS was this 2020 SMU Law Review article "Video Advance Directives: Growth and Benefits of Audiovisual Recording." We evaluated this again here in the Journal of Patient Safety. And we have another dozen articles and presentations on video advance directives.

So, today, it is a pleasure to see newer advance care planning apps like E.X.I.T offer users the option to record, upload, and store a "legacy video." The app encourages users to "record a single, heartfelt message to share your story, wisdom, and wishes with loved ones. Leave a legacy that will be cherished forever." In short, this video can be "Your Story Preserved for Loved Ones."