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Statutes – Colorado Revised Statutes – Powers of Attorney (§ 15-14-500.3 – 15-14-509) (Medical POA), and Colorado Revised Statutes – Declarations – Future Health Care treatment (§ 15-18-113 – 15-18.7-110) (Living Will)
Definitions – “Advance medical directive” means any written instructions concerning the making of medical treatment decisions on behalf of the person who has provided the instructions. An advance medical directive includes a medical durable power of attorney executed pursuant to section § 15-14-506, a declaration executed pursuant to the “Colorado Medical Treatment Decision Act“, article 18 of this title, a power of attorney granting medical treatment authority executed prior to July 1, 1992, pursuant to section § 15-14-501, and a declaration executed pursuant to article 18.6 of this title (§ 15-14-505(2)).
Signing Requirements – The living will portion requires at least two (2) witnesses to observe the signing (§ 15-18-106). Although not required, it is recommended that the principal have the form notarized by a licensed official.
Revocation – § 15-18-109
Other Versions (7)
- AARP (Caring Connections)
- Boulder Community Health
- Compassion and Choices
- Kaiser Permanente
- Five Wishes (Aging with Dignity)
- Prepare for Your Care
- Spanish Version
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Kaiser Permanente Version (also available in Spanish/en Español)
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Five Wishes (Aging with Dignity) Version
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Prepare for Your Care Version (also available in Spanish/en Español)
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Additional Resources
- Colorado Advance Directives Consortium – MOST Booklet
- Colorado Bar Association – Advance Medical Directives Pamphlet
- Colorado Dept. of Public Health & Environment – Advance Care Planning for Patients and Families
- Colorado Health Institute – Advance Directive Report
- Donate Life Colorado – Become a Donor
- Kaiser Permanente – Advance Directive Guide
- Medicaid – Prime Member Handbook
- SCL Health – Advance Care Planning Handout
- State of Colorado – Life Support Handout
Related Forms (6)
- Advance Directive for Mental Health
- Advance Directive Wallet Card
- Directive to Withhold CPR
- Durable (Financial) Power of Attorney
- HIPAA Form
- MOST Form
Advance Directive for Mental Health
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Durable (Financial) Power of Attorney
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HIPAA Release and Authorization
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Medical Orders for Scope of Treatment (MOST)
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