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PART 2: INSTRUCTIONS FOR HEALTH CARE
(5) End-of-Life decisions: I direct that those involved in my care provide, withhold or
withdraw treatment in accordance with the choice I have checked and initialed below
(check and initial only one option):
Check
Initial
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(a) Choice to Prolong Life: I want my life to be prolonged as long as
possible within the limits of generally accepted health care standards.
OR
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(b) Choice Not to Prolong Life: I do not want my life to be prolonged if:
(i)
I have an incurable and irreversible condition that will
result in my death within a relatively short time;
(ii)
I become unconscious and, to a reasonable degree of
medical certainty, I will not regain consciousness;
(iii)
The likely risks and burdens of treatment would
outweigh the expected benefits.
(6) Artificial nutrition and hydration: Artificial nutrition and hydration must be
provided, withheld or withdrawn in accordance with the choice I have made in
paragraph (5) unless I have checked and initialed one of the boxes below:
Check
Initial
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I want artificial nutrition regardless of my condition.
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I do NOT want artificial nutrition regardless of my condition.
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I want artificial hydration regardless of my condition.
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I do NOT want artificial hydration regardless of my condition.
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