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This guide provides clear and supportive instructions for completing the Advance Decision to Refuse Treatment form online. By following these steps, you will ensure that your healthcare preferences are documented and respected in the event you are unable to express them yourself.

Follow the steps to successfully complete your Advance Decision form.

1. Press the ‘Get Form’ button to acquire the Advance Decision form and open it in your preferred editing tool.
2. Begin filling out the form by entering your name and address in the designated fields. It is essential to provide accurate information to ensure your preferences are correctly recorded.
3. Specify any distinguishing features in the event of unconsciousness. This information can assist healthcare professionals in recognizing you and your wishes.
4. Enter your date of birth and telephone number in the respective areas to facilitate communication.
5. In the section titled 'What is this document for?', read through the information that outlines the purpose of the Advance Decision. This provides context for your decisions about treatment.
6. Review the 'Advice to the reader' section. Ensure that you understand and agree with the guidelines regarding the validity and application of this document.
7. Identify the specific treatments you wish to refuse by filling in the appropriate section clearly. If you are refusing any life-sustaining treatments, make this explicit in the provided box.
8. Sign and date the document. It is crucial that your signature is included to make your decisions legally binding.
9. Next, you will need a witness. Enter the witness’s name, address, and telephone number, and then have them sign and date the form.
10. Provide details for the person to be contacted about your wishes in case of need. This includes their name, address, telephone number, and relationship to you.
11. Optionally, include the name and job title of a healthcare professional you have discussed this with, along with their contact details.
12. Indicate if you give permission for this document to be discussed with your relatives or caregivers.
13. Fill in the information for your general practitioner, including their name, address, and telephone number.
14. If desired, you can add a further information section to share personal insights about your hopes and expectations regarding health care.
15. Once you have completed all sections of the form, review your entries for accuracy. After verification, you can save the changes, download a copy, print it out, or share this document as needed.

Complete your Advance Decision online to ensure your healthcare preferences are honored.