Advance Directives
Part 2 of the Care Consent Act deals with advance directives. Any person who is capable and at least 16 years old can make a directive. A directive must appoint a proxy and may set out your wishes for future health care. A proxy is someone that you trust and want to make your care decisions in the event you cannot make your own decisions. The advantage of making an advance directive is that you can appoint the person you want to play this role. This type of planning can assist your family at a time of great emotional stress and can reduce the potential for family disputes regarding the care you should receive.
Related Links
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- “Planning for your Future Healthcare Choices – Advance Directives in the Yukon” (PDF brochure, 119 KB)
- “Planning for your Future Healthcare Choices – Advance Directives in the Yukon” (PDF information booklet, 172 KB)
- “Planning for your Future Healthcare Choices – Advance Directives Notes and Form for Completing an Advance Directive” (PDF form, 370 KB)
- Card to complete once you have done an advance directive (PDF card, 58 KB)
- “Making Health Care Decisions for a Loved One – The Role of a Substitute Decision-Maker” (PDF brochure, 192 KB)