An advance care directive is a legal form that allows you to:
- write down instructions and preferences for future health care, living arrangements, personal matters and end of life
- choose substitute decision-makers to make decisions for you if you're unable to do so.
If you already have a medical power of attorney or an anticipatory direction, these continue to be legally valid, unless you complete the advance care directive form.
Create an advanced care directive - SA Health
Advanced care directive kits
The kit includes one Advance Care Directive Form and a step-by-step guide to help you complete the form, including:
- example statements
- information for:
- substitute decision-makers
- witnesses
- interpreters
- fact sheets.
The kit is available from Service SA.
Related information
Other websites
- Advance directives - Legal Services Commission of South Australia
