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An advance directive is what many people think of as a living will or a durable power of attorney for health care. It is a written document that outlines your wishes for medical treatment in the future, including if you are no longer able to make those decisions.

Email, mail or fax a copy of the newly signed advance directive form AND an Authorization to Change form* to: Email: VADRSubmissions@usacpr.com (Read the electronic submission instructions) Mail: Vermont Advance Directive Registry, P.O. Box 2789, Westfield, NJ 07091-2789. Fax: (908) 654-1919.

A Directive is a written statement of your health care wishes. It is used in the event of an illness or injury that leaves you unable to communicate your health care wishes to others. Your Directive will not be used during any times when you can communicate your health care wishes to others.

A Medical Power of Attorney is a legal instrument that allows you to select the person that you want to make healthcare decisions for you if and when you become unable to make them for yourself. The person you pick is representative for purposes of healthcare decision-making.

In Canada, each province has legislation that gives legal force and effect to these documents. However, advance care directives are generally viewed as legally valid across Canada, and doctors are expected to honour them.

Directives - physician or nurse practitioner orders delegating a controlled act under the RHPA that are not client specific. Standing orders - dental surgeon orders delegating a controlled act under the RHPA that are not client specific.