What does Durable power of attorney mean in medical terms?
Durable power of attorney for health care is a legal document that gives another person the authority to make a medical decision for an individual. The person named to represent the individual is referred to as an agent or attorney-in-fact.
What is the advantage of creating a durable power of attorney for healthcare decisions?
A Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care is a document that lets you name someone else to make decisions about your health care in case you are not able to make those decisions yourself. It gives that person (called your agent) instructions about the kinds of medical treatment you want.
How does a living will differ from a durable power of attorney for health care?
A living will is only valid if you are unable to communicate your wishes. A health care power of attorney gives someone else (the proxy) the ability to make decisions for you regarding your health care.
What three decisions Cannot be made by a legal power of attorney?
You cannot give an attorney the power to: act in a way or make a decision that you cannot normally do yourself – for example, anything outside the law. consent to a deprivation of liberty being imposed on you, without a court order.
What is a financial power of attorney?
Your attorney can deal with your financial services companies on your behalf. A person who holds a power of attorney covering financial affairs and property is allowed to deal with financial services companies. These include your bank and your pension and investment provider.
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