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Filling out your advance health care directive is an important step in ensuring that your health care wishes are honored. This guide will provide you with clear and detailed instructions on completing the Short And Long Forms Advance Directive Brochure And Form 2008.doc - Cds Hawaii online, making the process accessible and straightforward.

Follow the steps to complete your advance directive form.

1. Click the ‘Get Form’ button to access the form and open it in your preferred editing software.
2. Begin by entering your name and address in the designated fields at the top of the form. This information identifies you as the individual completing the advance directive.
3. In Part 1, select an individual whom you trust to act as your health care agent. Fill in their name, relationship to you, and contact information, including address and phone numbers.
4. Designate an alternate health care agent by following the same procedure as step 3. This step ensures that your wishes can be carried out in case your primary agent is unavailable.
5. Indicate when the health care agent’s authority becomes effective by checking the appropriate box. You may choose for this to take effect immediately or when you are determined to be unable to make decisions.
6. In Part 2, provide your individual instructions for health care. Carefully read each option related to end-of-life decisions and select the choices that reflect your wishes.
7. If you have additional wishes regarding pain management or other health care matters, specify these in the corresponding sections. You may also add extra pages if needed.
8. After completing the form, sign and date it at the indicated locations. You must have your signature witnessed by two qualified adults or have the form notarized.
9. Distribute copies of your completed advance directive to your health care agent, family members, and medical providers to ensure that everyone involved in your care is aware of your wishes.
10. Keep a copy of the signed document in your medical files, and remember to review your advance directive periodically to ensure it reflects your current preferences.
11. Once you have completed all sections and distributed the required copies, you may decide to save it, download it for your records, print a hard copy, or share it with relevant individuals.

Start your advance directive process now by filling out your form online.