• surgery
• heart-lung resuscitation (CPR)
• antibiotics
• mechanical ventilator (respirator)
• dialysis
• tube feedings (food and water delivered through a tube in the vein, nose or stomach)
• chemotherapy.

1. In writing and signed by the individual making the declarations about his healthcare;
2. Witnessed by two individuals of lawful age (18) who are not the agent, not related to the principal by blood, marriage or adoption, not entitled to any portion of principal's estate and not financially responsible for principal's health care; OR
3. Acknowledged by a notary public;
4. Document must be dated.

• by being obliterated, burnt, torn, or otherwise destroyed or defaced in a manner indicating intention to cancel;
• by a written revocation of the declaration signed and dated by the declarant or person acting at the direction of the declarant;
• or by a verbal expression of the intent to revoke the declaration, in the presence of a witness eighteen (18) years of age or older who signs and dates a writing confirming that such expression of intent was made. Any verbal revocation shall become effective upon receipt by the attending physician of the above mentioned writing.

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