Illinois Living Will

I. Introduction

This Living Will, prepared under the laws of the State of Illinois, enables me, [YOUR NAME], to express my preferences regarding medical treatment and mental health care in the event I am unable to communicate my wishes.

II. Declaration of Health Care Preferences

A. Medical Treatment Preferences

Life-Sustaining Treatment:
- I do/do not wish to receive life-sustaining treatment if my condition is deemed terminal.
- Specify any specific treatments you wish to accept or decline.
Pain Management:
- I request appropriate pain relief measures be administered, even if they may hasten my death.
Organ Donation:
- I authorize/deny the donation of my organs for transplant or research purposes.

B. Mental Health Treatment Preferences

Mental Health Care:
- I wish to receive mental health treatment through the guidance provided by my appointed healthcare agent.
Preferred Healthcare Agent:
- Name: [YOUR HEALTHCARE AGENT'S NAME]
- Contact Information: [YOUR HEALTHCARE AGENT'S CONTACT DETAILS]

III. End-of-Life Care

A. End-of-Life Decisions

Artificial Nutrition and Hydration:
- Specify your preferences regarding tube feeding or intravenous hydration in end-of-life situations.
Comfort Care:
- I request comfort care measures to be provided for the alleviation of suffering.

IV. Legal Acknowledgement

I, [YOUR NAME], being of sound mind, declare that this Living Will accurately reflects my wishes regarding medical treatment and mental health care. I understand the implications and consequences of these decisions.

[YOUR NAME]

[DATE SIGNED]

V. Witnesses

This document was signed in the presence of:

Witness 1:

[WITNESS 1'S NAME]

[DATE SIGNED]

Witness 2:

[WITNESS 2'S NAME]

[DATE SIGNED]