Signing Requirements
A principal must sign with one witness or a notary public.[1] A notary or witness cannot be any of the following:
Registration
There are no requirements to register. A principal can elect to register with the Arizona Healthcare Directives Registry.[4]
Revocation
An advance directive can be terminated by:
- Making a written revocation form;
- Orally notifying the agent or health care provider;
- Making a new health care directive; or
- Any other act that shows an intent to revoke or disqualify an agent.[5]
State Definition
A health care directive means a document drafted in substantial compliance with this chapter, including a mental health care power of attorney, to deal with a person’s future health care decisions.[6]
Statutory Form
There is no statutory form as an advanced directive combines a medical power of attorney and living will.
Sample
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