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No, generally your brother with a durable general power of attorney (DGPOA) does not have authority to supersede your father's advance directive.

Euthanasia is sometimes called aid-in-dying, mercy killing, death with dignity, etc. An advance directive is a document by which a person makes provisions for health care decisions in the event that, in the future, he/she becomes unable to make those decisions.

A prehospital DNR order is generally a simple, one-page document; you don't need a lawyer to prepare it. You do, however, need to talk to your physician, who will sign your DNR. In some states, adult witnesses or a notary public must also watch you sign the order.

Advance directives have no expiration date, so review them every five or 10 years and revise them if your situation or your health changes.

The name and contact information of your healthcare agent/proxy. Answers to specific questions about your preferences for care if you become unable to speak for yourself. Names and signatures of individuals who witness your signing your advance directive, if required.

Health professionals have been known to override patients' advance directives.A legal and ethical analysis of advance directive overrides is provided as no court to date has awarded damages to plaintiffs who alleged their loved one suffered "wrongful life" following a successful life-prolonging intervention.

Yes, Advance Care Directives are legally binding in NSW (and throughout Australia). While NSW does not have specific statue legislation (i.e., legislation made by Parliament), ACDs are legally binding under the Common Law (i.e., law made by Court decisions).