Get New Mexico Advance Directive - Mountain Home Health

Completing the New Mexico Advance Directive is a crucial step in ensuring your health care wishes are honored when you cannot speak for yourself. This guide provides clear instructions on how to fill out the form online, tailored to assist users with varying legal backgrounds.

Follow the steps to fill out your Advance Directive effectively.

1. Press the ‘Get Form’ button to access the New Mexico Advance Directive form. Open it in the editor to begin.
2. In Part I, designate your agent. Write the full name, address, and telephone numbers of the person you wish to appoint as your health care agent. This individual will make health decisions on your behalf if you are unable to do so.
3. If necessary, appoint a first and second alternate agent by filling in their names, addresses, and telephone numbers. These alternate agents will step in if your primary agent is unavailable.
4. Under agent’s authority, specify the extent of your agent's powers regarding your health care decisions. Initial the choices that best reflect your wishes.
5. Provide instructions for your health care in Part II. This includes stating your preferences for end-of-life decisions and other medical treatments.
6. Identify your primary physician in Part III, and provide their contact information. You may also designate an alternate primary physician.
7. To finalize your Advance Directive, sign and date the document in Part IV. Although not required, it is recommended to have witnesses to affirm your consent.
8. Once completed, save changes to your form. You can download, print, or share the document as needed to ensure your representatives have access to it in case of an emergency.

Take control of your health care decisions by completing the New Mexico Advance Directive online today.