Rhode Island Advance Directive Form

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A Rhode Island advance directive ensures an individual’s medical care preferences are honored if they become incapacitated. The document provides guidelines for end-of-life scenarios and designates a party to provide instructions to health care providers on the individual’s behalf.

Rhode Island Advance Directive Form

A Rhode Island advance directive ensures an individual’s medical care preferences are honored if they become incapacitated. The document provides guidelines for end-of-life scenarios and designates a party to provide instructions to health care providers on the individual’s behalf.

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Last updated May 4th, 2024

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A Rhode Island advance directive ensures an individual’s medical care preferences are honored if they become incapacitated. The document provides guidelines for end-of-life scenarios and designates a party to provide instructions to health care providers on the individual’s behalf.

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Signing Requirements

Living wills must be signed by two witnesses who are not related to the principal by blood or marriage.[1]

Medical power of attorney forms must be notarized or signed by two witnesses over 18 who are not[2]:

  • The principal’s agent or successor agent.
  • The principal’s healthcare provider or their employee.
  • The operator of a community care facility or their employee.

At least one witness to a power of attorney (or the notary) must not be related to the principal and entitled to their estate.

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Revocation

A principal in any condition can revoke an advance directive using any means that indicate their intent to do so.[3] Revocation becomes effective once the medical provider has been informed.

Sources

  1. § 23-4.11-3(a)
  2. § 23-4.10-2
  3. § 23-4.10-3(a), § 23-4.11-4(a)