Signing Requirements
The advance directive must be signed by two witnesses or acknowledged before a notary public.[1]
State Definition
In Iowa law, an advance directive is referred to as a “durable power of attorney for health care.”
“Durable power of attorney for health care” means a document authorizing an attorney in fact to make health care decisions for the principal if the principal is unable, in the judgment of the attending physician or attending physician assistant, to make health care decisions.[3]
Statutory Form
An optional statutory form of an advance directive is available, but its use is not required under Iowa law.[4]
Sample
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