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Rhode Island Statutory Equivalent of Living Will or Declaration

Rhode Island Statutory Equivalent of Living Will or Declaration

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Power of Attorney - Healthcare - Living Wills

State:

Rhode Island

Control #:

RI-P024

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Understanding this form

The Statutory Equivalent of Living Will or Declaration is a legal document that allows individuals to communicate their preferences regarding medical treatment and life-prolonging measures. This form is specifically designed to express your wishes about not extending life through artificial means under certain conditions, distinguishing it from other healthcare directives that may not cover these specific scenarios.

Key components of this form

The declarantâs personal information including name and signature.
A statement of desire regarding life prolongation in the event of a terminal condition.
Options to authorize or deny the withholding or withdrawal of artificial feeding.
Witness signatures to verify the authenticity of the document.
Date fields to indicate when the form is executed.

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Situations where this form applies

This form should be used when you want to specify your medical treatment preferences in case you become unable to make decisions due to an irreversible condition. It is particularly important for individuals who wish to avoid extended life support measures in critical medical situations, ensuring that their end-of-life wishes are honored.

Who should use this form

Individuals who are of sound mind and want to express their healthcare preferences.
People with serious medical conditions contemplating end-of-life decisions.
Anyone who wishes to ensure their autonomy over medical treatment choices is respected.

Completing this form step by step

Begin by entering your full name in the designated area.
Clearly state your desire regarding the prolongation of life under specific medical conditions.
Indicate whether you authorize the withholding or withdrawal of artificial feeding by checking the appropriate box.
Sign the document in the presence of witnesses to validate your declaration.
Have the witnesses complete their information, including signatures and addresses, to confirm your request was made voluntarily.
Record the date when the form is signed for reference.

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This form usually doesn’t need to be notarized. However, local laws or specific transactions may require it. Our online notarization service, powered by Notarize, lets you complete it remotely through a secure video session, available 24/7.

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Common mistakes

Failing to have the form witnessed by required individuals.
Not specifying clear preferences regarding life-prolonging measures.
Ignoring state-specific requirements that may impact the formâs validity.
Not dating the document upon completion.

Benefits of using this form online

Convenience of downloading from home, saving time.
Editability allows you to customize your preferences easily.
Access to attorney-drafted templates enhances reliability and legal soundness.
Quick and easy compliance with state laws through guided instructions.

What to keep in mind

The form allows you to express your wishes about end-of-life medical treatment.
It is essential to ensure clarity and completeness to avoid misinterpretation.
Witness signatures are required for legal validation of your wishes.
Using this form online offers convenience and ensures you have legally sound documentation.

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Definitions A "declaration" is a witnessed document executed in accordance with the requirements of §23-4.11-3. A "health care provider" is a person who is licensed, certified, or otherwise authorized by the law of this state to administer health care in the ordinary course of business or practice of a profession. "Life sustaining procedure" is any medical procedure or intervention that, when administered to a qualified patient, will serve only to prolong the dying process. "Life sustaining procedure" does not mean any medical procedure or intervention considered necessary by the attending physician to provide comfort and care or alleviate pain. A "qualified patient" is a patient who has executed a declaration in accordance with Rhode Island law and who has been determined by the attending physician to be in a terminal condition. A "terminal condition" is an incurable or irreversible condition that, without the administration of life sustaining procedures, will, in the opinion of the attending physician, result in death. The Declaration A competent individual eighteen years of age or older may at any time execute a declaration concerning the withholding or withdrawal of life sustaining procedures. The declaration must be signed by the declarant, or another at the declarant's direction in the presence of two subscribing witnesses who are not related to the declarant by blood or marriage. A physician or other health care provider who is provided a copy of the declaration must make that declaration a part of the declarant's medical record. A declaration is effective ONLY when:

The declaration is communicated to the attending physician; The declarant is determined by the attending physician to be in a terminal condition; and The declarant is unable to make treatment decisions.

Form The statutory form is not required. Revocation "A declaration may be revoked at any time and in any manner by which the declarant is able to communicate an intent to revoke, without regard to mental or physical condition." A revocation is only effective as to the attending physician or any health care provider upon communication to that physician or health care provider by the declarant or by another who witnessed the revocation. The attending physician or health care provider must make the revocation a part of the declarant's medical record. A revocation is only effective as to the attending physician or any health care provider or emergency medical services personnel upon communication to that physician health care provider or emergency medical services personnel by the declarant or by another who witnessed the revocation. Inconsistency With Durable Power of Attorney If there is an inconsistency between a declaration executed pursuant to this chapter and a durable health care power of attorney executed pursuant to chapter 4.10, both of which have been executed by the same person, the latter executed document shall control as to any inconsistent provision. Presumption of Validity A physician or health care provider or emergency medical services personnel may presume, in the absence of actual notice to the contrary, that a declaration complies with the requirements of Rhode Island law and is valid. Note: All Information and Previews are subject to the Disclaimer located on the main forms page, and also linked at the bottom of all search results.

The declaration is communicated to the attending physician; The declarant is determined by the attending physician to be in a terminal condition; and The declarant is unable to make treatment decisions.

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Situations where this form applies

Who should use this form

Completing this form step by step

Notarization guidance

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