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A Maryland living will, also known as an advance directive form, is a document used to list your wishes related to your healthcare in the event that you are incapacitated. It is a legal document. A Maryland advance directive is governed by Maryland law. It is most often used in the event of an end-stage condition, an incurable condition, a persistent vegetative state, a terminal condition, or similar conditions. It allows you to provide specific instructions related to your treatment preferences regardless of whether you are in a nursing home or health care facility.
A Maryland living will is also used to name a health care agent to make medical decisions for your future health care. The agent can be a family member, but this is not necessary. A Maryland living will must have two witnesses, but it does not need to be notarized.
A living will allows you to make important decisions and informed decisions and relay them to your loved ones, such as whether you are interested in organ donation. However, it is not the same as a power of attorney or a durable power of attorney. While your agent would still gain access to health information and your medical records with a durable power of attorney, they would not be able to make end-of-life decisions on your behalf. If you are interested in a power of attorney, you should seek legal advice.
§ 5-601 through § 5-618: The law allows for an advance directive to be created both for medical care and for mental health services. The law also provides patients with the right to revoke an advance directive. Maryland law provides a statutory form for use. The Attorney General website also includes an advance directive for use as well as an informative video. It also explains that special language regarding federal privacy law HIPAA is not required.
A Maryland living will is an important document. It’s also important to create a Maryland last will and testament as well.
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