What is a healthcare power of attorney?
A healthcare power of attorney is a legal document that lets you choose an individual or individuals to advocate for your health and medical treatments in the event that you are not able to communicate those decisions directly. A healthcare power of attorney and a living will will become important when you are unable to make decisions or communicate your intentions about any medical treatments that you may need. Selecting a healthcare power of attorney is an important decision that you will need to make and you will want to think carefully about who can best handle the responsibilities of being appointed a healthcare power of attorney. Ultimately, a healthcare power of attorney can protect and honor your wishes in case a hospital or medical facility does not want to honor your living will.
What are the benefits of a healthcare power of attorney?
The benefits of having a healthcare power of attorney is the peace of mind that comes with knowing that your wishes will be carried out regarding any healthcare or medical decisions that may need to be made on your behalf. Your wishes will be honored even when you are not able to verbally or physically do it yourself. Another benefit of having a healthcare power of attorney is this helps to eliminate the controversy between loved ones with regards to your healthcare. Ultimately, having a healthcare power of attorney is one of best legal instruments you can do for you and your family.
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