Arizona Life Care Planning Full Packet

The Arizona Life Care Planning Packet combines all of the state’s recommended forms to help you clearly communicate your health care preferences, name trusted decision-makers, and document end-of-life wishes. This packet is free, valid across Arizona, and recognized by hospitals, emergency responders, and long-term care providers.

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📄 Download the Full Arizona Life Care Planning Packet (PDF)


🧭 What’s Inside the Packet?

Form

Purpose

1. Letter to Loved Ones

A personal message to your family or care team

2. Durable Health Care Power of Attorney

Names someone to make medical decisions for you

3. Living Will

Lists your preferences for end-of-life medical care

4. Prehospital Medical Care Directive (DNR)

States that you do not want CPR in emergencies

5. Mental Health Care Power of Attorney

Names someone to make mental health care decisions

6. Registration Agreement

Allows you to register your documents in the Arizona Advance Directive Registry


📝 Step-by-Step Instructions


Section 1: Letter to My Loved Ones

What it is: An optional letter where you can share your thoughts, values, or messages with your family, caregivers, or spiritual advisors.

Ideas to include:

Helpful Tip: This is not legally binding but can deeply guide your loved ones when making decisions on your behalf.


Section 2: Durable Health Care Power of Attorney

What it does: Legally authorizes someone (your “agent”) to make medical decisions if you can’t.

You’ll need to:

Helpful Tip: Pick someone who knows your values and can stay calm in a crisis.


Section 3: Living Will

What it does: States your preferences about life-sustaining treatments if you’re terminally ill, in a coma, or unable to express your wishes.

You’ll choose whether you want:

Helpful Tip: Be specific in the optional instructions area. You can also refer to your Letter to Loved Ones here.


Section 4: Prehospital Medical Care Directive (DNR)

What it does: A Do Not Resuscitate order for EMS and first responders — tells them not to perform CPR if your heart or breathing stops.

To complete:

Important: Must be printed on orange or brightly colored paper to be valid in the field.


Section 5: Mental Health Care Power of Attorney

What it does: Allows your agent to make mental health treatment decisions if a court declares you incapacitated.

You can:

Signatures required:

Helpful Tip: Use this form if you’ve been diagnosed with a condition like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or dementia—or if you simply want to be proactive.


Section 6: Arizona Health Care Directives Registration Agreement

What it does: Lets you register your completed documents with the Arizona Advance Directive Registry (AZHDR) so health care providers can find them in an emergency.

You’ll need to:

🔗 Register your directives online at azhdr.org


✅ After You Complete the Packet

  1. Review and Sign Forms Properly Some forms require witnesses or a notary. Do not skip this step—documents aren’t valid without proper signatures.

  2. Make Copies

    • Keep the original in a safe but accessible place

    • Give copies to your agent, doctor, and any hospital or care facility

    • Post your DNR on the fridge or near your bed

  3. Register the Documents (optional but recommended)

    • Submit through azhda.org

    • You’ll receive a card to keep in your wallet so emergency responders can find your info

  4. Review Annually or After Major Life Changes

    • Update your documents if you move, divorce, are diagnosed with a serious illness, or if your wishes change

    • You can revoke or replace forms at any time


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