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Advance Healthcare Directive (Living Will)

Document stating your wishes for medical treatment if you become unable to communicate, including end-of-life care, organ donation, and appointment of a healthcare proxy.

Instructions

Instructions

  • Your Information: Full legal name and date of birth
  • Healthcare Agent: Name someone to make medical decisions for you if you cannot
  • Treatment Preferences: Specify your wishes regarding life-sustaining treatment, resuscitation, and artificial nutrition
  • Pain Management: State your preferences for pain medication
  • Organ Donation: Indicate whether you wish to donate organs and tissues
  • Mental Health: Some states allow you to address psychiatric treatment preferences
  • Signatures: Sign before a notary and/or witnesses as required by your state
  • Note: Give copies to your healthcare agent, primary care physician, and local hospital. Review and update every few years or after major health changes.