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Who can execute the Advance Directive and how?

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eMediNexus    10 September 2022

  1. The Advance Directive can be executed only by an adult who is of a sound and healthy state of mind and in a position to communicate, relate and comprehend the purpose and consequences of executing the document.
  2. It must be voluntarily executed and without any coercion or inducement or compulsion and after having full knowledge or information.
  3. It should have characteristics of an informed consent given without any undue influence or constraint.
  4. It shall be in writing clearly stating as to when medical treatment may be withdrawn or no specific medical treatment shall be given which will only have the effect of delaying the process of death that may otherwise cause him/her pain, anguish and suffering and further put him/her in a state of indignity.

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