Idaho Advance Directive Form

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An Idaho advance directive combines a living will and medical power of attorney to give complete instructions on end-of-life care. This document, otherwise known as an Advance Care Planning Document (ACPD), allows the principal to select a health care agent and record their wishes regarding the administration of life-saving procedures and pain-relieving medications.

Idaho Advance Directive Form

An Idaho advance directive combines a living will and medical power of attorney to give complete instructions on end-of-life care. This document, otherwise known as an Advance Care Planning Document (ACPD), allows the principal to select a health care agent and record their wishes regarding the administration of life-saving procedures and pain-relieving medications.

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An Idaho advance directive combines a living will and medical power of attorney to give complete instructions on end-of-life care. This document, otherwise known as an Advance Care Planning Document (ACPD), allows the principal to select a health care agent and record their wishes regarding the administration of life-saving procedures and pain-relieving medications.

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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.
  • By speaking their intention to revoke.
  • By defacing, burning, or destroying the document.
  • By 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 online account, the registering individual should:

  1. Download and fill out the Advance Directive Registration Form.
  2. Attach the registration form to their advance directive.
  3. Email the completed documents to HDR@dhw.Idaho.gov or mail them to:
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