Idaho Living Will
Idaho Living Will
I. Introduction
This Living will is deliberately created and executed by [YOUR NAME], who is of sound and composing mind and understanding. My primary purpose in making this living will is to assert and specify my desires and preferences towards my medical treatment, including life-prolonging procedures and end-of-life care, in the regrettable circumstance where I may not bear the capacity to do so myself due to incapacitation or any form of physical or mental debility.
II. Declaration of Desires
I, [YOUR NAME], hereby declare the following desires and preferences regarding my medical care:
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Healthcare Decisions: I authorize my designated healthcare agent, [HEATCARE AGENT'S NAME], to make healthcare decisions on my behalf if I am unable to do so.
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Life-Sustaining Treatments: I request that life-sustaining treatments be administered or withheld according to the guidelines outlined below:
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Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR): Do Not Resuscitate
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Mechanical ventilation: Not to be used
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Artificial nutrition and hydration: Only if necessary for comfort
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Dialysis: Not to be used
III. End-of-Life Care Preferences
If my attending physician determines that I have an incurable or irreversible condition that will cause my death imminently, I request the following:
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Comfort Care: I request to receive medication and care focused on keeping me comfortable and alleviating pain.
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Palliative Care: I desire palliative care that prioritizes quality of life over the prolongation of life.
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Location of Care: I prefer to receive end-of-life care at Home.
IV. Organ and Tissue Donation
I hereby give permission, by all relevant and applicable laws and regulations, for my organs and tissues to be donated and used for either transplantation into another individual or to carry out medical research.
V. Miscellaneous
V.I Revocation
I maintain the authority, assuming that I am mentally capable and of a sound state of mind, to either revoke or alter the terms of this Living Will at any given time as per my discretion.
V.II Interpretation
The interpretation of this Living Will shall be governed and construed by the legislations, regulations, and laws that are applicable and enforced by the State of Idaho.
VI. Execution
This Living Will is executed willingly and without any undue influence, and I have a full understanding of its contents. I intend this Will to be my legal declaration concerning my medical treatments and end-of-life care preferences under the laws of Idaho.
[YOUR NAME]
[DATE SIGNED]
VII. Witnesses
This document was signed in the presence of:
Witness 1:
[WITNESS 1'S NAME]
[DATE SIGNED]
Witness 2:
[WITNESS 2'S NAME]
[DATE SIGNED]
VIII. Notarization
To confirm and substantiate the signing of this Living Will, this document must go through a process called notarization. It can be performed by a Notary Public or any other officer who is bestowed with the legal authorization to administer oaths. This is an essential step as it ensures the legitimacy of the document.
Notary Public: [NOTARY PUBLIC'S NAME]
My commission expires: [COMMISSION EXPIRATION DATE]
