Patients have the right and responsibility to control decisions regarding the use or refusal of medical care, including life-prolonging treatment, nutrition and hydration.
One way to control those decisions is by completing a healthcare directive. Healthcare directives, including those from residents of other states, are honored at Altru Hospital and can be written while a patient.
Advance directive forms are available at Altru Hospital in the Social Work department, from Spiritual Care, from the Medical Records Department, from the Hospital Supervisor, or from Home Health staff.
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Forms
- North Dakota - Health Care Directive
*Note: Pursuant to a change to North Dakota Century Code 23-06.5-06 in 2023, completing the 'Acceptance of Appointment of Power of Attorney' section on pg. 6 is no longer required. - Minnesota - Health Care Directive
- Health Care Directive (Altru short form for ND and MN)
*Note: Pursuant to a change to North Dakota Century Code 23-06.5-06 in 2023, completing the 'Acceptance of Appointment of Health Care Agent' section is no longer required.
