We're writing today to those experiencing end-of-life medical crisis—a situation that brings immediate urgency to questions of legacy, final communications, and ensuring loved ones receive essential information. Medical crisis patients face sudden, life-threatening health emergencies with uncertain outcomes and limited time to prepare. The shock of unexpected critical illness combines with fear, urgency to communicate essential information, and the desperate need to express final thoughts before a potential fatal outcome.

You may be facing having minimal time to create comprehensive messages during acute medical emergency This concern is both practical and deeply emotional, requiring careful attention to both the logistics of legacy planning and the human need for connection and closure.

You may be facing communicating critical account information and passwords to family immediately This concern is both practical and deeply emotional, requiring careful attention to both the logistics of legacy planning and the human need for connection and closure.

You may be facing expressing love and final wishes despite limited energy and overwhelming circumstances This concern is both practical and deeply emotional, requiring careful attention to both the logistics of legacy planning and the human need for connection and closure.

If you're conscious and able to communicate, immediately tell your closest family member or friend three things: where critical documents are located, your most important passwords or account information, and 'I love you.' These basics can be communicated verbally or in a brief voice recording. Communicate the Absolute Essentials First provides a framework for this critical work. Your family will benefit immensely from having clear guidance during what will be an overwhelming time.

If you have your phone, record a 2-5 minute voice message to your loved ones. Speak from the heart - express love, share your most important wishes, and communicate essential information. Your voice becomes a precious gift if the crisis has a fatal outcome. Record a Quick Voice Message provides a framework for this critical work. Your family will benefit immensely from having clear guidance during what will be an overwhelming time.

Tell the person with you (family, friend, EMT, nurse) how to access your phone or digital accounts if something happens. Give them explicit permission and simple instructions. In a medical crisis, clarity about access can be crucial for your family. Designate Emergency Access provides a framework for this critical work. Your family will benefit immensely from having clear guidance during what will be an overwhelming time.

If you have additional time before treatment or while waiting for emergency intervention, add brief messages for other family members, document financial account information, or record any special wishes for medical care, funeral arrangements, or child custody. Add Critical Details if Time Permits provides a framework for this critical work. Your family will benefit immensely from having clear guidance during what will be an overwhelming time.

Let your emergency medical team know you've created final messages and who should be contacted. They can help ensure your family is notified and can facilitate access to your information if you become unable to communicate. Inform Medical Staff of Your Plan provides a framework for this critical work. Your family will benefit immensely from having clear guidance during what will be an overwhelming time.

Consider the specific challenges of your situation when creating messages. Your loved ones need to understand not just what you're asking them to do, but why it matters and how to accomplish it. Clear, detailed information reduces stress and confusion during crisis moments when clarity is most needed.