Unexpected emergency, critical or end-of-life medical situations can happen at any age, so all adults 18 and over, not just the sick or elderly, need an advance care plan.  You may know what kinds of medical treatments you want (or want to avoid) if you ever suffer a health emergency, but there may come a time when you are seriously injured or too ill to make and communicate your medical treatment goals, preferences and priorities.  If that happens, your advance care plan provides a record of your wishes so that your family, caregivers and doctors have a guide in making medical treatment decisions on your behalf that are consistent with your values, beliefs, and preferences. Having discussions about what treatments you would or would not choose and completing your advance care plan before a crisis occurs can give peace of mind to you and your family.  Having a digital version of your care plan, including clear video and audio messages to enhance the validity of your typed comments, can help reduce anguish, stress, conflict, and potential legal disputes associated with emergency, critical and end-of-life medical treatment decisions.