Advance Care Directive

An Advance Care Directive is a way to say what healthcare treatments you would like to have or refuse, should you be in a position where you are seriously ill or injured and unable to make or communicate decisions about your care and treatment.

In your Advance Care Directive, you can write:

  • an instructional directive with legally binding instructions about future medical treatment you consent to or refuse

  • a values directive which documents your values and preferences for your substitute decision-maker to consider when making decisions for you

  • details of your enduring guardian(s) or Person(s) Responsible

To make an Advanced Care Directive for NSW, visit https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/patients/acp/Pages/acd-form-info-book.aspx

(Note: if you intend to live or visit other States or Territories you should check their Advance Directive requirements)

Legal AssistanceCristy Houghton