Alaska Advance Directive

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An Alaska advance directive is a form used to set medical instructions and choose a healthcare representative. It is a legal document completed when an individual is mentally capable (of sound mind) to ensure that they are taken care of in accordance with their preferences should they become incapacitated.

Alaska Advance Directive

An Alaska advance directive is a form used to set medical instructions and choose a healthcare representative. It is a legal document completed when an individual is mentally capable (of sound mind) to ensure that they are taken care of in accordance with their preferences should they become incapacitated.

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Last updated March 30th, 2024

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An Alaska advance directive is a form used to set medical instructions and choose a healthcare representative. It is a legal document completed when an individual is mentally capable (of sound mind) to ensure that they are taken care of in accordance with their preferences should they become incapacitated.

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Signing Requirements

In Alaska, a medical power of attorney (designation of healthcare agent) has to be signed by two witnesses and acknowledged before a notary public.[1]

 

Witnesses cannot be:

  • The healthcare provider or an employee thereof.
  • The agent.

At least one witness has to be someone who is not related to the principal or entitled to their estate.

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Alaska Advance Directive

Revocation

The principal can revoke their selection for healthcare representative either in writing or by personally communicating it to their supervising healthcare provider.[2]

The advance directive portion of the form can be revoked in any way that clearly communicates that intent.[3] If there is mental illness detected, but the patient is still competent, revocation must be communicated to a healthcare provider.

In all cases, the individual must be mentally competent.

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