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When do you need an Advance Decision in the United Kingdom?
British Legal Rules for an Advance Decision
Using the wrong structure for an advance healthcare directive may render it invalid or unenforceable under UK law.
What a Proper Advance Decision Should Include
- Clear Refusal of TreatmentState exactly which medical treatments you do not want, such as life-sustaining interventions, to ensure your wishes are followed.
- Specific Health ConditionsDescribe the situations or illnesses where your refusal applies, like terminal cancer or permanent unconsciousness, for clarity.
- Your Signature and DateSign and date the document to confirm it reflects your current views and is legally valid.
- Witness ConfirmationHave an impartial witness sign to verify that you made the decision freely and understood its impact.
- Mental Capacity StatementInclude a note that you were fully capable of making this decision at the time of writing.
- Review InstructionsMention when and how you plan to review the document to keep it up to date with your preferences.
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United KingdomFree Example Advance Decision Template
Below is a free template example of a Advance Decision for use in the United Kingdom generated by our AI model.
The clauses in your actual Advance Decision will vary from this example as they will be entirely bespoke to your requirements as set out in the questionnaire you complete.
Advance Decision to Refuse Treatment under the Mental Capacity Act 2005
1DATE OF ADVANCE DECISION
This Advance Decision is made on 2023-10-15.
2DECLARATION BY THE MAKER
I, John Michael Smith, declare that I have the mental capacity to make this Advance Decision. I understand the purpose and effect of this Advance Decision, including the consequences of refusing the treatments specified, which may include my death.
I confirm that I am making this Advance Decision voluntarily and without coercion or undue influence.
This Advance Decision is made pursuant to the Mental Capacity Act 2005 (England and Wales).
3PERSONAL DETAILS OF THE MAKER
The full legal name of the maker of this Advance Decision is John Michael Smith.
The date of birth of the maker is 15/05/1980.
The address of the maker is 123 High Street, London, SW1A 1AA.
The NHS number of the maker is 123 456 7890.
4SPECIFIC TREATMENTS REFUSED
I, John Michael Smith, refuse to receive Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
I, John Michael Smith, refuse to receive Mechanical Ventilation.
I, John Michael Smith, refuse to receive Artificial Nutrition and Hydration.
5REFUSALS APPLY EVEN IF LIFE IS AT RISK
I refuse the specified treatments even if my life is at risk or if withholding them would result in my death.
6CONDITIONS AND CIRCUMSTANCES
The refusals in this Advance Decision shall apply if I have a terminal illness, an irreversible condition, or am in a state of permanent unconsciousness, and I lack the mental capacity to make decisions about my treatment.
7LIFE-SUSTAINING TREATMENT
This Advance Decision applies to life-sustaining treatments including CPR, mechanical ventilation, and artificial nutrition and hydration.
I refuse life-sustaining treatment in the circumstances set out in this Advance Decision, even if this may result in my death.
8STATEMENT OF CAPACITY AND UNDERSTANDING
I, John Michael Smith, confirm that I have full capacity to make this Advance Decision. I understand the relevant medical information and the consequences of my refusals, including that refusing these treatments may lead to my death.
I have discussed this Advance Decision with my family members and legal advisor.
9WITNESS STATEMENT
I, Emily Jane Thompson of 45 Oak Avenue, London, SE1 2BB, born on 12/03/1975, hereby witness that the maker, John Michael Smith, signed this Advance Decision in my presence. I am independent of the maker, over 18, not a relative, not a beneficiary in the maker's will, and not involved in the maker's healthcare or care.
I confirm that the maker appeared to have capacity to make this Advance Decision and that the maker signed this Advance Decision voluntarily and without duress.
I confirm that I do not have any beneficial interest in the estate or property of the maker and that I am not connected to the maker in any prohibited way under the Mental Capacity Act 2005.
This example shows approximately 70% of a typical document and is provided for illustrative purposes only. The remaining content has been omitted.
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Useful Resources When Considering a Advance Decision in the United Kingdom
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