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Statute – Medical POA Washington Natural Death Act (R.C.W. § 70-122), Living Will Washington Natural Death Act (R.C.W. § 70-122).
Definitions – “Directive” means a written document voluntarily executed by the declarer generally consistent with the guidelines of R.C.W. § 70-122-020(3).
Signing Requirements – Acknowledgment of execution requires a licensed notary or an official legally authorized by the state (such as an attorney) in addition to two (2) approved witnessing parties (§ 70-122-030).
Revocation – § 70-122-040
Other Versions (8)
- AARP (Caring Connections)
- Compassion & Choices
- Everplans
- Five Wishes (Aging with Dignity)
- Honoring Choices
- Kaiser Permanente
- Prepare for Your Care
- Washington State Medical Association
AARP (Caring Connections) Version
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Compassion & Choices of Washington Version
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Five Wishes (Aging with Dignity) Version
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Honoring Choices Washington Version
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Prepare for Your Care Version (also available in Spanish/en Español)
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Washington State Medical Association Version
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Additional Resources
- Coordinated Care of Washington – Advance Directives
- Community Health Plan of Washington – Advance Directives
- Donate Life Washington – Organ and Tissue Donor Registry
- End of Life Washington – About Advance Directives Information Booklet
- End of Life Washington – Advance Directives
- Northwest Justice Project – Advance Directive Information Packet
- University of Washington Medicine – Advance Care Planning and Advance Directives
- Washington Law Help – Health Care Decision Making for Adult Patients
- Washington State Department of Social and Health Services – Legal Planning
- Washington State Medical Association – Advance Directives
Related Forms (4)
- Advance Directive for Mental Health
- Advance Directive Wallet Card
- Durable (Financial) Power of Attorney Form
- POLST Form
Advance Directive for Mental Health
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Instructions: Adobe PDF
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Durable (Financial) Power of Attorney
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POLST (Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment) Form
Download: Adobe PDF
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