What is Living Will (Healthcare Directive)?
A Living Will (Healthcare Directive) outlines your medical preferences if you're incapacitated. It helps ensure your wishes are respected. Explore state-specific templates to get started.
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Connecticut Living Will (Healthcare Directive)
Living Will (Healthcare Directive) documents guide healthcare decisions when you're unable to express them. Our attorney-drafted templates are quick and easy to complete.
Common Connecticut Living Will (Healthcare Directive) documents
- Advance Directive — a general document detailing healthcare preferences.
- Healthcare Proxy — designates someone to make medical decisions on your behalf.
- Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) Order — instructs healthcare providers not to perform CPR.
- Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care — grants authority to someone to make healthcare decisions.
- End-of-Life Directive — specifies wishes regarding end-of-life care.
- Medical Wishes Form — outlines specific treatment preferences.
- Life-Support Directive — states your wishes regarding life-support measures.
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Similar documents: key differences
- Living Will vs. Advance Directive — Living Wills focus on medical wishes; Advance Directives may include both medical and financial decisions.
- Healthcare Proxy vs. Power of Attorney for Health Care — Both appoint decision-makers, but Healthcare Proxy specifically handles medical decisions.
- Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) Order vs. Living Will — A DNR specifically addresses CPR; a Living Will covers broader healthcare preferences.
- Advance Medical Directive vs. Advance Healthcare Directive — These terms are often interchangeable, referring to documents detailing medical preferences.
- Medical Consent Directive vs. Healthcare Directive — A Medical Consent Directive focuses on consent for treatments; Healthcare Directive covers overall medical preferences.
Key legal points
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Many documents must be signed in the presence of witnesses or notarized.
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A Living Will only takes effect when you cannot communicate your wishes.
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These documents help prevent confusion among family members about your healthcare preferences.
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They may be revoked or updated as your wishes change.
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Healthcare providers are generally required to follow your stated preferences.
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Not every state uses the same terminology for these documents.
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It's important to discuss your preferences with loved ones and healthcare providers.
How to get started
Begin your process with these simple steps.
- Find a template that fits your needs.
- Review the template details and requirements.
- Access the document with a subscription.
- Fill it out using the online editor.
- Download or send the document for notarization or e-signature.
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Glossary
- Advance Directive - A document outlining healthcare preferences.
- Healthcare Proxy - A person designated to make medical decisions.
- DNR Order - A directive not to perform CPR.
- Durable Power of Attorney - Legal authority to make decisions on behalf of another.
- End-of-Life Care - Care provided in the final stages of life.
- Medical Wishes - Specific preferences regarding medical treatment.
- Life-Support - Medical interventions that support life.
- Healthcare Decisions - Choices regarding medical treatment and procedures.
- Incapacity - The inability to make healthcare decisions.
- Treatment Preferences - Specific wishes regarding medical care and interventions.