Where Should I Keep The Form?
The law requires the individual signing the Do Not Resuscitate Order to keep the document accessible and in his or her possession. As an alternative, a person may wear a bracelet alerting emergency personnel to the Do Not Resuscitate Order.
Speak to an Experienced Estate Planning Attorney Today
This article is intended to be helpful and informative. But even common legal matters can become complex and stressful. A qualified estate planning lawyer can address your particular legal needs, explain the law, and represent you in court. Take the first step now and contact a local estate planning attorney to discuss your specific legal situation.
Additional Estate Planning Articles
- Michigan Estate Planning
- What Is An Advance Directive?
- Must I Have An Advance Directive?
- Are There Different Types Of Advance Directives?
- Why Have An Advance Directive?
- What Is A Durable Power Of Attorney For Health Care?
- Must I Have A Durable Power Of Attorney For Health Care?
- Is A Durable Power Of Attorney For Health Care Legally Binding In Michigan?
- Who Is Eligible To Have A Durable Power Of Attorney For Health Care?
- Must I Give Written Instructions About My Treatment?
- What Is The Person To Whom I Give Decision-Making Power Called?
- When Can The Patient Advocate Act In My Behalf?
- Why Might I Be Unable To Participate In Medical Treatment Decisions?
- Who Determines That I Am No Longer Able To Participate In These Decisions?
- What Powers Can I Give A Patient Advocate?
- Can I Give My Patient Advocate The Right To Make Decisions To Withhold Or Withdraw Life-Sustaining Treatment?
- Can I Authorize My Patient Advocate To Decide To Withhold Or Withdraw Food And Water Administered Through Tubes?
- Do I Have The Right To Express In The Document My Wishes Concerning Medical Treatment And Personal Care?
- Is It Important To Express My Wishes – Either In The Durable Power Of Attorney For Health Care Or In A Separate Living Will?
- Who May I Appoint As Patient Advocate?
- Does A Patient Advocate Need To Accept The Responsibility Before Acting?
- Can I Appoint A Second Person To Serve As Patient Advocate In Case The First Named Person Is Unable To Serve?
- What If I Have No One To Appoint As Patient Advocate?
- What Is A “Living Will?”
- What Are The Differences Between A Durable Power Of Attorney For Health Care And A Living Will?
- What Might A Living Will Say?
- Is A Living Will Legally Binding?
- Can I Have Both A Durable Power Of Attorney For Health Care And A Living Will?
- In General, What Should I Do Before Completing An Advance Directive?
- Are There Issues I Should Give Particular Attention To?
- What Other Factors Should I Consider In Preparing My Advance Directive?
- Must I Make Decisions Now About My Future Medical Treatment?
- What Should I Do If I Want An Advance Directive?
- What Are The Technical Requirements Of A Durable Power Of Attorney For Health Care?
- What Are The Requirements For A Living Will?
- What Is The Purpose Of Having Witnesses?
- What Should I Do With An Advance Directive After It Is Signed?
- How Often Should I Review My Advance Directive?
- If I Write An Advance Directive, Can I Change My Mind Later?
- What Should I Do If I Write A New Advance Directive?
- Must A Hospital Or Nursing Home Comply With The Directions Of My Patient Advocate?
- Are Health Care Proxies Applicable In A Home Setting?
- If I Have An Advance Directive, When Would It Take Effect?
- What Is A Do-No-Resuscitate Order (Dnr)?
- What Is The Purpose Of This Form?
- Who Must Sign The Form?
- What If I Am Unable To Sign This Form?
- Can I Change My Mind Once I Sign The Form?
- What Else Should I Do To Ensure My Wishes Are Carried Out?
