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Rhode Island Statutory Equivalent of Living Will or Declaration

Rhode Island Statutory Equivalent of Living Will or Declaration

Category:

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 allows individuals to state their wishes regarding medical treatment at the end of life. This form is specifically designed for those who want to express whether they would like their life to be prolonged by artificial means in case they become unable to communicate their wishes. Unlike other advance directives, this form serves as a clear legal document to guide healthcare providers and family members in making decisions that align with the end-of-life preferences of the declarant.

What’s included in this form

Declarant's identification section to specify the individual's name.
Conditions under which artificial life prolongation should be withheld.
Options to include or exclude artificial feeding in the directive.
Signature line for the declarant and witnesses to validate the document.
Witness section to confirm the declarant's sound mind and voluntary signature.

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Common use cases

This form should be used by individuals who wish to ensure their medical treatment preferences are respected in situations where they are unable to communicate due to a terminal or irreversible condition. It is particularly relevant when individuals want to avoid unnecessary medical procedures that only prolong the dying process, thereby allowing a peaceful transition at end-of-life.

Intended users of this form

Individuals aged 18 or older who are of sound mind.
Anyone wishing to outline their medical treatment preferences clearly.
People facing chronic, terminal illnesses who may require end-of-life care.
Those who want legal clarity for their healthcare providers and family members.

Instructions for completing this form

Begin by entering your full name in the designated space.
Clearly state the conditions under which you do not wish to have your life artificially prolonged.
Check the box indicating whether you wish to include or exclude artificial feeding.
Sign and date the document in the signature section provided.
Ask at least two witnesses to sign, confirming your identity and voluntary consent.

Notarization guidance

This form does not typically require notarization to be legally valid. However, some jurisdictions or document types may still require it. US Legal Forms provides secure online notarization powered by Notarize, available 24/7 for added convenience.

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Mistakes to watch out for

Failing to provide complete identifying information.
Not specifying the conditions under which treatment should be withheld.
Overlooking the witness signatures, which are crucial for the form's validity.
Checking multiple boxes regarding artificial feeding, leading to confusion.

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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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Intended users of this form

Instructions for completing this form

Notarization guidance

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Why complete this form online

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