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Health care directive
Minnesota law lets you inform others of your wishes about the medical treatment you want to receive if you become unable to communicate.
A health care directive helps you do this. It is a written document that allows you to name a health care agent to make health care decisions for you, if you are unable to decide. You must be at least 18 years old to make a health care directive.
To make a health care directive
You are welcome to use the Honoring Choices Minnesota health care directive form. Other health care directive forms are accepted that meet the following legal requirements:
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be in writing and dated
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state your name
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be signed by you or someone you authorize to sign for you, when you can understand and communicate your health care wishes
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have your signature verified by a notary public or two witnesses
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include the appointment of someone to make health care decisions for you or give instructions about your health care choices.
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If you have questions, or would like assistance completing a health care directive, leave a message at, 952-993-0190.
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