Advance Health Care Directives (AHCD’s)
Every Christian Scientist should consider making an Advance Health Care Directive (AHCD) that specifies what type of health care you want, and names the individual(s) you would like to be able make health care decisions and to sign health care documents on your behalf, in case you aren’t able to make such decisions or sign such documents yourself.
If you do not already have a valid AHCD, please make one as soon as possible. Broadview has a sample form here. You may also obtain one from an attorney, law library, or on the Internet. The document must be witnessed or notarized.
As part of the admissions process, you may be asked to sign a form stating that you would like to use your Medicare benefits for Christian Science nursing care at Broadview. This form is required in order to receive Medicare coverage for your stay (if eligible) and the form must be notarized. If you are not able to sign the form yourself, the person named in your AHCD may sign for you, and that’s one reason it’s so important to have the AHCD.
Paying for Care
National Fund for Christian Science Nursing
A benevolence fund provides financial assistance to Christian Scientists in the United States who cannot pay the full cost of their care.
Christian Science Nursing Care Endowment (Southern California)
A benevolence fund that provides financial assistance to Christian Scientists in Southern California who cannot pay the full cost of their care.
The Dominion Foundation – A benevolence fund that provides financial assistance to Christian Scientists who cannot pay the full cost of their care.
Paying for Training
The Albert Baker Fund
A benevolence fund that provides financial assistance to Christian Scientists who are training to become Christian Science nurses.
Christian Science Nursing Care Endowment (Southern California)
A benevolence fund that provides financial assistance to Christian Scientists in Southern California who are training to become Christian Science nurses.
The Dominion Foundation – supporting Christian Science nurses training.
Church and Church organizations
Christian Science
The official Church website for anyone who would like to find out about, explore, and practice Christian Science.
Christian Science Monitor
An international news organization that delivers thoughtful, global coverage via its website, weekly magazine, daily news briefing, and mobile site.
Christian Science in Southern California
From the Christian Science Committee on Publication for Southern California – a blog on spirituality and health.
The Commission for Accreditation of Christian Science Nursing Organizations/Facilities, Inc.
The Commission is the body that accredits Christian Science nursing facilities, training programs, and visiting Christian Science nursing services.
Mary Baker Eddy Library
The Mary Baker Eddy Library provides public access and context to original materials and educational experiences about Mary Baker Eddy’s life, ideas, and achievements.
JSH-Online
JSH-Online is the official website of The Christian Science Journal, Christian Science Sentinel, and The Herald of Christian Science.