Get Advance Directives In Oregon - Kaiser Permanente

Filling out an advance directive is a crucial step in ensuring your healthcare wishes are respected when you cannot voice them yourself. This guide offers clear and supportive instructions for completing the Oregon Advance Directive form as a Kaiser Permanente member.

Follow the steps to complete your Advance Directive form.

1. Click ‘Get Form’ button to obtain the advance directive document and open it in your chosen editing tool.
2. Read through Part A of the form, which provides essential information regarding advance directives and their significance. Make sure to understand your rights and the implications of the document before proceeding.
3. In Part B, appoint your health care representative. Select someone you trust and include their contact information in the designated fields on the form.
4. If desired, appoint an alternate health care representative by filling in the respective fields. This person will step in if your primary representative is unable to fulfill their duties. If you do not choose an alternate, write 'no alternate' on the form.
5. Provide any special instructions regarding your healthcare preferences in the designated section. If you need more space, include a separate document with your name, health record number, date, and signature, and attach it to the form.
6. Have two adults witness your signature on the form. Ensure that your witnesses are not related to you, are not your health care representative or alternate, and do not have a vested interest in your estate.
7. Sign and date the form in front of your witnesses. Afterward, have them sign and date the 'Declaration of Witnesses' section.
8. Ensure your health care representative and alternate (if appointed) sign and date the form in Part E. Their signatures indicate their acceptance of the role.
9. Once the form is completed, keep the original in a safe place, review it periodically, and provide copies to your health care representative, any alternate, and your physician to ensure it is included in your medical records.

Start completing your Advance Directive online today to ensure your health care wishes are recognized.