advanced medical directive

Advance Medical Directive

The Advance Medical Directive is a legal instrument authorized by, and meeting the requirements of the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia which can be completed for use by all Catholics-whether young or old, healthy or dying. "AMDs" can be found at all parishes in the diocese. Simply contact your parish office.

Digital Copies

Click on the links below to download a digital copy of the Advance Medical Directive, a Q&A booklet and a guide to registering your directive.

If you are looking to obtain print copies for your parish, or you are a parishioner who cannot get one through your parish office, please email respectlife@arlingtondiocese.org to place an order.