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Advance Directives

As an adult, you can express your wishes about the type of medical treatment you would like to have through a document known as an Advance Medical Directive for Healthcare. Simply stated, it provides directions in the event of an accident or illness which results in your inability to communicate your wishes yourself. An Advance Directive can also allow you to designate a person (a proxy) who will make healthcare decisions for you.

An advance directive may be used to accept or refuse any procedure or treatment, including life-sustaining treatment. You should discuss your options with your physicians, loved ones, clergy and/or close friends.

There are different types of advanced directives and different names for them. Documents called "Living Will" and "Power of Attorney for Healthcare" are two examples.

If you decide that you want to have an Advance Directive, there are several ways to get this type of form; from your lawyer, a social worker or from some office supply stores. To make it easier for our members, Health Choice has posted the Living Will and Power of Attorney for Healthcare forms along with instructions on how to fill out the form.

If you should have any questions, please call Health Choice Member Services at 1-800-322-8670 (Outside Maricopa County) or (480) 968-6866 (Inside Maricopa County). TTY users should call 1-800-842-4681.

Instructions for Completing the Health Care Directive or Writing a Living Will

  1. Print your name on the first blank line. "I, MY NAME, want everyone who cares for me to know what health care I want when I cannot let others know what I want."
  2. Think about the statement, "A quality of life that is unacceptable to me means" and check each item from the list below that applies.
    This means that if you are in the condition described, you would want your family and doctors to stop or withdraw treatment. You would not want to continue to live in that condition.
    You may add any words you want on the blank lines to further describe the conditions when you would not want to continue to receive treatment.
  3. Think about the statement, "There are some procedures that I do not want under any circumstances."
    If you have decided that you would never want a treatment listed, check that box. If you have not decided yet, or if you would want your doctor to try these treatments, leave the box blank.
  4. Think about the statement, "When I am near death, it is important to me that." When writing a living will, you can write anything you like on these lines. Some people say, "I want hospice care.", "I want to die at home.", or "I want my family near me." You may leave these lines blank if you wish.
  5. You must sign this form on the reverse side and you must have your signature witnessed.
    The witness cannot be related to you by blood, marriage or adoption, cannot be a beneficiary to your estate, and cannot be directly involved in your healthcare.
    In Arizona, it is not necessary to have this form notarized, but there is a space for a notary if you desire.
  6. After writing a living will, give a copy of it to your Health Care (Medical) Power of Attorney, to your family and close friends, and to your doctor. Keep a copy to take to the hospital or clinic if you become ill and need treatment.
To download a copy of the Health Care Directive, please click here. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to download this file. If you do not have this software, please download a complimentary version of it now.

Instructions for Completing the Health Care (Medical) Power of Attorney

  1. Print your name in the first blank line.
    "I, MY NAME, as principal, designate . . . "
  2. Print the name of the person you have chosen to be your Health Care (Medical) Power of Attorney on the next blank line.
    "OTHER PERSON'S NAME, as my agent for all matters relating to my health care . . . "
  3. Print the address and phone number of the person you have chosen to be your Health Care (Medical) Power of Attorney on the next blank line.
    "Print agent ADDRESS and PHONE"
  4. You may name an alternate person to be your Health Care (Medical) Power of Attorney. This second person would take over if the first person you named is not available or is unable to make decisions for you.
    "If my agent is unwilling or unable to serve or continue to serve, I hereby appoint SECOND PERSON'S NAME as my agent."
  5. If you choose a second person as an alternate, complete the next blank line with the second person' s address and phone number. If you do not choose a second person as an alternate, leave this last line blank.
  6. You must sign this form in front of a witness.
    The witness cannot be related to you by blood, marriage or adoption, cannot be a beneficiary to your estate, and cannot be directly involved in your healthcare.
    In Arizona, it is not necessary to have this form notarized, but there is a space for a notary if you desire.
  7. Give a copy of this form to your Health Care (Medical) Power of Attorney, to your family and close friends, and to your doctor. Keep a copy to take to the hospital or clinic if you become ill and need treatment.
To download a copy of the Health Care (Medical) Power of Attorney, please click here. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to download this file. If you do not have this software, please download a complimentary version of it now.
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