New York Advance Directive Form
A New York advance directive is a legal document that enables individuals to outline their preferred medical treatment choices in case they are unable to communicate their wishes. This form designates an "agent" who is empowered to make decisions regarding the patient's care according to their specified preferences.
Signing Requirements
Two adult witnesses.
Laws
Article 29-CAn advance directive means a type of written or oral instruction relating to the provision of health care when an adult becomes incapacitated, including but not limited to a health care proxy, consent to the issuance of an order not to resuscitate or other medical orders for life-sustaining treatment (MOLST) recorded in a patient's/resident's medical record, and a living will.<a class="source-url" href="#source-url2">[2]</a>
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