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The major drawback to an advanced directive is that it is a piece of paper. A doctor might not know of its existence or it might not be produced in time to be of much use. There's also a possibility it won't be honored if it's from another state.

Federal law does not require individuals to complete any form of advance directive (and nor do state laws), and it expressly forbids requiring an advance directive as a requisite for treatment.

An advance directive helps loved ones, and medical personnel make important decisions during a crisis. Having an advance directive in place ensures that your wishes regarding your health care are carried out, even when you're unable to make your wishes known.

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).

What Happens If I Don't Make an Advance Directive? You will receive medical care regardless of whether or not you have an advance directive.If you cannot speak for yourself and do not have an advance directive, a physician will generally look to your family, friends, or clergy for decisions about your care.

Healthcare advance directives should state both what you do want and what you don't want.You retain the right to override the decisions or your representative, change the terms of your living will or POA, or completely revoke an advance directive.

A person can also revoke their Advance Directive orally, by telling their healthcare provider that they no longer want either the entire document or any parts of it enforced.

Even though they are not required to follow your wishes, most will do so.In an emergency, a physician's choices could override your living will for another reason; if proper care dictates you to be treated in a certain way or there is an ethical obligation, that could override your wishes.

All valid Durable Powers of Attorney for Health Care (DPAHC) and Natural Death Act Declarations remain valid. Thus, unless your existing DPAHC has expired you do not have to complete a new Advance Health Care Directive. A DPAHC executed before 1992 has expired and should be replaced.

Federal law does not require individuals to complete any form of advance directive (and nor do state laws), and it expressly forbids requiring an advance directive as a requisite for treatment.