Colorado Advanced Healthcare Directives: Secure Your Wishes Before You Need Them

EmergencyNotaryServices.com
Jun 13
3 min read

Medical emergencies can happen at any time—and when they do, having your healthcare preferences documented can make all the difference. In Colorado, an Advanced Healthcare Directive ensures that your medical wishes are known, respected, and legally enforceable, even if you are unable to speak for yourself.

At EmergencyNotaryServices.com, we’re proud to help Coloradans plan for the unexpected. We provide free access to Colorado-specific healthcare directive forms from AARP.com, conveniently available for download on our site. But before you begin filling them out, let’s explore what these documents are and how they work.

📘 What Are Advanced Healthcare Directives?

Advanced Healthcare Directives are legal documents that allow you to:

Communicate your healthcare preferences in advance
Designate someone you trust to make medical decisions on your behalf
Guide doctors, hospitals, and loved ones during critical medical situations

These directives are essential for end of life care, hospitalization planning, and any situation where you're too ill or injured to make decisions independently.

📁 What’s Included in a Colorado Advanced Healthcare Directive Package?

👤 Medical Durable Power of Attorney (MDPOA)

This form allows you to appoint a healthcare agent—someone who will make medical decisions for you if you’re incapacitated. Unlike a general power of attorney, the MDPOA is focused solely on healthcare decisions and becomes active only when you cannot decide for yourself.

📝 Living Will (Declaration as to Medical or Surgical Treatment)

A Living Will lets you express your wishes regarding life-sustaining treatments such as resuscitation, tube feeding, and mechanical ventilation. It becomes active if you're terminally ill or permanently unconscious and helps ensure your care reflects your values.

🔐 HIPAA Authorization Form

This form allows your appointed healthcare agent or family members to access your medical records, which is crucial for making informed decisions and working with healthcare providers.

❌ CPR Directive (Do Not Resuscitate Order)

If you wish not to receive CPR or other life-saving measures in an emergency, this optional form can be completed and signed by your physician. In Colorado, this directive is often printed on a specific colored paper and should be kept easily accessible in your home or with your medical records.

⏰ Why It’s Important to Complete These Forms Now

Completing your Advanced Healthcare Directives in Colorado before a crisis occurs allows you to:

Clearly state your healthcare preferences
Prevent confusion or family conflict during high-stress situations
Ensure that medical providers follow your wishes without delay

📥 Click here to download your Colorado Advanced Healthcare Directive forms (via AARP)They’re free, easy to understand, and designed to help you plan with peace of mind.

🖋️ Need a Notary? We’re Just a Click Away.

Some of the documents in your directive package may require notarization or witnesses to be legally valid in Colorado.

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✅ Protect Your Voice. Empower Your Care. Plan Today.

Whether you’re planning for surgery, managing a chronic illness, or simply preparing for the unexpected, creating your Advanced Healthcare Directives is a smart and compassionate decision. It’s one of the greatest gifts you can give your loved ones—and yourself.

Let EmergencyNotaryServices.com help you every step of the way.