Can my doctor be sued or prosecuted for carrying out the provisions of a Florida Living Will?
A. No. Florida law specifically states that no health care facility, doctor or any person acting under the direction of the facility or doctor is subject to criminal prosecution or civil liability and will not be deemed to have engaged in unprofessional conduct as a result of carrying out the provisions of a Florida Living Will. Q. Does a Florida Living Will affect insurance? A. No. The making of a living will, in accordance with Florida law, will not affect the sale or issuance of any life insurance policy, nor shall it invalidate or change the terms of any insurance policy. In addition, the removal of life-support systems, according to Florida law, shall not, for any purpose, constitute suicide, homicide or euthanasia, nor shall it be deemed the cause of death for the purposes of insurance coverage. Q. Does a Florida Living Will have to be signed and witnessed? A. Yes, you must sign (or have someone sign the document in your presence and at your direction, if you are unable to sign)
