Idaho Advance Directive

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An Idaho advance directive is a document that combines the living will and durable medical power of attorney forms. This document, otherwise known as an Advance Care Planning Document (ACPD), allows the principal to select a healthcare agent and record instructions for administering medical treatments, life-saving procedures, and pain-relieving medication.

Idaho Advance Directive

An Idaho advance directive is a document that combines the living will and durable medical power of attorney forms. This document, otherwise known as an Advance Care Planning Document (ACPD), allows the principal to select a healthcare agent and record instructions for administering medical treatments, life-saving procedures, and pain-relieving medication.

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An Idaho advance directive is a document that combines the living will and durable medical power of attorney forms. This document, otherwise known as an Advance Care Planning Document (ACPD), allows the principal to select a healthcare agent and record instructions for administering medical treatments, life-saving procedures, and pain-relieving medication.

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Signing Requirements

Only the principal or their authorized agent must sign the ACPD for it to be valid.[1]

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Revocation

The ACPD may be revoked at any time by the principal or anyone directed by them with the following methods[2]:

  • By a signed document stating the desire to cancel the ACPD.
  • If the principal speaks of their intention to revoke.
  • If the document is defaced, burned, or destroyed.
  • Any other action that clearly expresses the intention to revoke the advance directive.

Registering

Individuals may choose to have their advance directive stored with the Idaho Healthcare Directive Registry.[3] After making an account, the registering individual should:

  1. Download and fill out the Advance Directive Registration Form.
  2. Attach the registration form to the advance directive form.
  3. Email the completed documents to “HDR@dhw.Idaho.gov” or mail them to the following address:
Idaho Healthcare Directive Registry
450 W State Street, 4th Floor
P.O. Box 83720
Boise, Idaho 83702-0036

Sources

  1. § 39-4510(b)
  2. § 39-4311A
  3. Idaho Department of Health & Welfare – Advance Care Planning