Advance directives are written instructions recognized under State law relating to the making of medical treatment decisions and the provision of healthcare when or if an individual is incapacitated. Advance directives ensure that patients are treated according to their own wishes.

Advance directives recognized under Colorado law include:

• Medical durable powers of attorney,
• living wills, and
• cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) directives.

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Advance Directives Links

• MedlinePlus: Advance Directives
• Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies: Advanced Directives
• Caring Connection: Colorado Advance Directive