True," the Georgia Living Will. What is a living will? This is a document that allows an adult to state their wishes about what medical treatment or other end-of-life care they would or would not want if they become unable to speak for themselves. A person making a living will is called a principal or a declarant. A living will is often part of a larger document called an advanced directive for health care. Another part of an advanced directive usually allows a declarant to appoint another competent adult to make decisions related to their life support. This part can be called either a healthcare proxy or power of attorney. While a healthcare proxy has the authority to make medical decisions, a power of attorney can also give the authority to make financial decisions. Why use a living will? By creating a living will, you will help your family decide on what should be done in difficult life situations when your health condition requires choosing life-sustaining treatment. The document might also help avoid unnecessary medical care expenses. What should one write in the document? A living will should include the declarant's wishes regarding cardiopulmonary resuscitation or CPR, mechanical respiration, tube feeding, dialysis, antibiotics, comfort care, and organ tissue or body donation. It should also include the name of the healthcare agent, if any, and the principal's signature, location, and date. Can a living will be revoked? Yes, the document can lose its effect when it is physically destroyed, verbally revoked, replaced by a new living will, or canceled by a written revocation. Now, more about creating a living will in Georgia. In the state of Georgia, a living will is usually created in the form of an advanced directive for health care, which includes a living will, healthcare proxy, and...
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