Documents
Health Care Durable Power of Attorney
A health care durable power of attorney is the document where you state who will be your “attorney-in-fact” and make medical decisions for you if you become disabled. In this context, “disabled” means that a doctor has made a written statement that you are unable to make medical decisions. Only upon this determination would your attorney-in-fact have the authority to make decisions for you.
Documents
Health Care Durable Power of Attorney
A health care durable power of attorney is the document where you state who will be your “attorney-in-fact” and make medical decisions for you if you become disabled. In this context, “disabled” means that a doctor has made a written statement that you are unable to make medical decisions. Only upon this determination would your attorney-in-fact have the authority to make decisions for you.
Documents
Health Care Durable Power of Attorney
A health care durable power of attorney is the document where you state who will be your “attorney-in-fact” and make medical decisions for you if you become disabled. In this context, “disabled” means that a doctor has made a written statement that you are unable to make medical decisions. Only upon this determination would your attorney-in-fact have the authority to make decisions for you.
What you get with Orbit Wills:
Consent to Medical Treatment
Authorize someone to consent to or refuse any medical treatment or diagnostic procedure.
Hire Medical Personnel
Give your representative the authority to hire and fire your medical personnel.
Access Medical Records
Allow your representative to access your medical records and personal information.
Choose who makes your medical decisions
Appoint someone you trust to handle your health care if you’re ever unable to speak for yourself.
What you get with Orbit Wills:
Consent to Medical Treatment
Authorize someone to consent to or refuse any medical treatment or diagnostic procedure.
Hire Medical Personnel
Give your representative the authority to hire and fire your medical personnel.
Access Medical Records
Allow your representative to access your medical records and personal information.
Choose who makes your medical decisions
Appoint someone you trust to handle your health care if you’re ever unable to speak for yourself.
What you get with Orbit Wills:
Consent to Medical Treatment
Authorize someone to consent to or refuse any medical treatment or diagnostic procedure.
Hire Medical Personnel
Give your representative the authority to hire and fire your medical personnel.
Access Medical Records
Allow your representative to access your medical records and personal information.
Choose who makes your medical decisions
Appoint someone you trust to handle your health care if you’re ever unable to speak for yourself.
About
A health care durable power of attorney is the document where you state who will be your “attorney-in-fact” and make medical decisions for you if you become disabled. In this context, “disabled” means that a doctor has made a written statement that you are unable to make medical decisions. Only upon this determination would your attorney-in-fact have the authority to make decisions for you.
• Consent to or refuse any medical treatment or diagnostic procedure
• Hire and fire medical personnel
• Access your medical records and other personal information
• Move you to a new state to receive medical care
• Authorize admission to a medical, nursing, residential, or other similar facility to provide your care
If you do not have a power of attorney and become disabled, you will likely have to go through a guardianship, which is the court process to appoint a decision-maker (guardian) for you. A guardianship can be very expensive, time-consuming, and can seriously limit your legal rights. In other words, a power of attorney helps you and your family avoid a guardianship.
Choose who makes your medical decisions
Appoint someone you trust to handle your health care if you’re ever unable to speak for yourself.
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
In case you missed anything and had some more questions.
What is a health care durable power of attorney?
It’s the document where you name someone (your “attorney-in-fact”) to make medical decisions for you if a doctor determines you’re unable to make them yourself. That person can consent to or refuse treatment, hire and fire medical staff, access your records, and authorize admission to care facilities.
When does a health care power of attorney take effect?
Only after a doctor puts in writing that you’re unable to make your own medical decisions. Until that happens, you keep full control over your own health care.
What happens if I don’t have a health care power of attorney?
Your family would likely need to go through a guardianship—a court process to appoint someone to make decisions for you. Guardianships are expensive, time-consuming, and can limit your legal rights. A power of attorney helps you and your family avoid that.
Can my attorney-in-fact move me to another state for medical care?
Yes. Your attorney-in-fact can move you to a different state to receive medical care, and can also authorize admission to a medical, nursing, residential, or similar facility.
Is a health care power of attorney the same as a health care directive?
No. A health care power of attorney appoints a person to make medical decisions for you. A health care directive (living will) states your preferences about life-sustaining treatment. They cover different situations, and most people should have both.
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
In case you missed anything and had some more questions.
What is a health care durable power of attorney?
It’s the document where you name someone (your “attorney-in-fact”) to make medical decisions for you if a doctor determines you’re unable to make them yourself. That person can consent to or refuse treatment, hire and fire medical staff, access your records, and authorize admission to care facilities.
When does a health care power of attorney take effect?
Only after a doctor puts in writing that you’re unable to make your own medical decisions. Until that happens, you keep full control over your own health care.
What happens if I don’t have a health care power of attorney?
Your family would likely need to go through a guardianship—a court process to appoint someone to make decisions for you. Guardianships are expensive, time-consuming, and can limit your legal rights. A power of attorney helps you and your family avoid that.
Can my attorney-in-fact move me to another state for medical care?
Yes. Your attorney-in-fact can move you to a different state to receive medical care, and can also authorize admission to a medical, nursing, residential, or similar facility.
Is a health care power of attorney the same as a health care directive?
No. A health care power of attorney appoints a person to make medical decisions for you. A health care directive (living will) states your preferences about life-sustaining treatment. They cover different situations, and most people should have both.
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
In case you missed anything and had some more questions.
What is a health care durable power of attorney?
It’s the document where you name someone (your “attorney-in-fact”) to make medical decisions for you if a doctor determines you’re unable to make them yourself. That person can consent to or refuse treatment, hire and fire medical staff, access your records, and authorize admission to care facilities.
When does a health care power of attorney take effect?
Only after a doctor puts in writing that you’re unable to make your own medical decisions. Until that happens, you keep full control over your own health care.
What happens if I don’t have a health care power of attorney?
Your family would likely need to go through a guardianship—a court process to appoint someone to make decisions for you. Guardianships are expensive, time-consuming, and can limit your legal rights. A power of attorney helps you and your family avoid that.
Can my attorney-in-fact move me to another state for medical care?
Yes. Your attorney-in-fact can move you to a different state to receive medical care, and can also authorize admission to a medical, nursing, residential, or similar facility.
Is a health care power of attorney the same as a health care directive?
No. A health care power of attorney appoints a person to make medical decisions for you. A health care directive (living will) states your preferences about life-sustaining treatment. They cover different situations, and most people should have both.