THE “LIVING WILL” OR ADVANCED DIRECTIVE


ALL ADULTS HAVE THE FUNDAMENTAL RIGHT TO CONTROL THE DECISIONS RELATING TO THEIR OWN MEDICAL CARE, INCLUDING THE DECISION TO EMPLOY ARTIFICIAL, EXTRAORDINARY OR HEROIC TREATMENTS WHICH ONLY PROLONG THE PROCESS OF DYING.  THE “LIVING WILL” HAS BEEN ADOPTED IN ARIZONA IN ORDER TO RESPECT THE INTENTION OF PERSONS AFTER THEY ARE UNABLE TO COMMUNICATE SUCH DECISIONS TO FAMILY AND PHYSICIANS.


I HAVE BEEN MADE AWARE OF MY RIGHT TO A “LIVING WILL” 

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