It appears that the checkbox "including nourishment and hydration" meand that the signer WON'T get food and hydration, and checking "excluding nourishment and hydration" results in getting food and water.
The language in the model form is confusion (as is the language in the FLorida Model form), and I bet that many signers have waht is referred to as "critical confusion," choosing an action that is directly contrary to their true wishes.
http://www.ilrg.com/forms/states/ga-livingwill.html <-- LinkGeorgia Living Will
Living will made this _________ day of _________(month, year).
I, _________, being of sound mind, willfully and voluntarily make known my desire that my life shall not be prolonged under the circumstances set forth below and do declare:
1. If at any time I should (check each option desired):
( ) have a terminal condition,
( ) become in a coma with no reasonable expectation of regaining consciousness, or
( ) become in a persistent vegetative state with no reasonable expectation of regaining significant cognitive function, as defined in and established in accordance with the procedures set forth in paragraphs (2), (9), and (13) of Code Section 31-32-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, I direct that the application of life-sustaining procedures to my body (check the option desired):
( ) including nourishment and hydration,
( ) including nourishment but not hydration, or
( ) excluding nourishment and hydration,
be withheld or withdrawn and that I be permitted to die;
A 'Living Will' that's phrased as one's own death warrant!
The example shown does not appear to be the same wording on Mae's Living Will. I can't see where it says, "be withheld or withdrawn and that I be permitted to die". There is nothing after the 5th item except a final statement, "I want this living will to be carried out". It appears to be a poorly worded document and quite confusing as to the intent, either way.