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durable power of attorney for health care |
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durable power of attorney for health care [dyoo͡r′əbəl] a document that designates an agent or proxy to make health care decisions if the patient is no longer able to make them. The document directs the surrogate person to function as "attorney-in-fact" and make decisions regarding all treatment, including the final decision about cessation of treatment. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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A durable power of attorney for health care lets you name another person to make medical decisions for you if you are unable to make them yourself. The AMA hopes that the lessons learned from this tragedy encourage everyone to write a living will, appoint a durable power of attorney for health care, and discuss their wishes with family or a designated care-taker. There are different kinds, such as the living will and the durable power of attorney for health care. |
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