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care proxy Power of attorney for health-care decision-making Choice in care/dying A form of advance medical directive–AMD, in which the person designates another to make medical decisions in the event that he/she becomes too
incapacitated to make such decisions. See Advance medical directives, Living will. 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 health care surrogate, or health care proxy, is someone you appoint to make your medical decisions when you are otherwise incapacitated. The guide educates people on the importance of having a health care proxy and of communicating their wishes regarding their end-of-life care to their families and physicians. Also, most states don't recognize the rights of unmarried partners, so include a nonspouse in your will, health care proxy and durable power of attorney. |
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