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This Document Contains:
- Part I: Living Will
- Part II: Designation of Health Care Proxy
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Statutes – Code of Alabama – Natural Death Act (§ 22-8A-1 – 22-8A-9)
Definition – “Advance directive for health care” means a writing executed in accordance with Section 22-8A-4 which may include a living will, the appointment of a health care proxy, or both such living will and appointment of a health care proxy (§ 22-8A-3(3)).
Signing Requirements – The document requires verified signatures from the principal and two (2) disinterested witnesses to create enforceability of the arrangement (§ 22-8A-4(c)(4)).
Revocation – § 22-8A-5
Other Versions (8)
- AARP (Caring Connections)
- Baptist Health
- Five Wishes (Aging with Dignity)
- Homestead Hospice
- Huntsville Hospital
- NMHCS Version
- Prepare for Your Care
- Spanish/Español Version
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North Mississippi Health Services Version
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Additional Resources
- Alabama Hospital Association – Advance Directives
- Alabama Hospital Association – Health Choices Brochure (also available in Spanish/en Español)
- Alabama State Bar – Advance Health Care Planning Brochure
- Medical Association of the State of Alabama – Identifying the Proper Documentation for End of Life Care
- Mizell Memorial Hospital – Advance Directive (Living Will)
- Tanner Health System – Advance Directives
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