| Format
of an ADRT |
| The
maker of an ADRT to include the following information |
- In writing (good practice is advised)
- Details of maker including full name, date of birth,
home address and any distinguishing features – in
case health and social care professionals need to identify
the maker if unconsciousness
- Name and address of GP and preferably whether they have
a copy of the ADRT
- Statement that the ADRT should be used if the person
lacks capacity to make treatment decisions
- Must specify the particular treatment that is to be refused
and the circumstances in which the ADRT will apply
- Date written (and dates if reviewed)
- Maker’s signature (or the signature of someone
the person has asked to sign on their behalf and in their
presence)
- Witness signature, name and contact details, if there
is one. Signed in the presence of the above person at the
same time as their signature
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| If
the ADRT incorporates the refusal of life sustaining treatment
the following become
a legal requirement for the document,
it must: |
- Be in writing. If the person is unable
to write, someone else must write it down for them e.g.
a family member or a health social care professional.
- Be signed by the maker. If they are
unable to sign they can direct someone to sign on their
behalf in their presence.
- Be signed in the presence of the witness.
The witness must then sign in the presence of the person
making the ADRT. If the person making he ADRT cannot sign,
the person can direct someone to sign on his or her behalf
in front of the person making the ADRT. The witness then
signs with them both present
- Include a clear, specific written statement that
the ADRT is to apply to a specific treatment “even
if life is at risk”. If this part of the
ADRT is made at a separate time it must be signed and witnessed
as previously stated.
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