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Statute – Title 2, Chapter 166: Advance Directives

Definition – “Advance directive” means an instruction made to administer, withhold, or withdraw life-sustaining treatment in the event of a terminal or irreversible condition, an out-of-hospital DNR order, or a medical power of attorney (§ 166.002(1)).

Signing Requirements – Review the information below to find out what each section of the advance directive necessitates for signing:

• Medical Power of Attorney – Acknowledgment of Two (2) Witnesses or Notary Public (§ 166.154)
• Directive to Physician – Acknowledgment of Two (2) Witnesses or Notary Public (§ 166.032)
• Out-of-Hospital DNR Order – Must be signed by the declarant and attending physician. The declarant’s signature must be performed in the presence of two (2) qualified witnesses or a notary public (§ 166.082(b)).
• Declaration for Mental Health Treatment – Acknowledgment of Two (2) Witnesses or Notary Public (§ 137.003)