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.

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Rhode Island Advance Directive Form

Last updated August 3rd, 2025

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.

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)