8(1)A health care directive becomes effective when the maker
(a)
ceases to have the capacity to make a decision respecting a proposed treatment in the opinion of two health care professionals, or
(b)
is unable to communicate his or her decision respecting a proposed treatment.
8(2)An opinion under paragraph (1)(a) shall be in writing.
8(3)If two health care professionals are of the opinion that the maker ceases to have the capacity to make a decision respecting a proposed treatment, one of the health care professionals shall inform the maker of their finding, if possible.
8(4)A health care directive continues to be effective for the duration of the maker’s incapacity or inability to communicate.