Durable Power of Attorney for Healthcare
/ˈdʊərəbl ˈpaʊər ʌv əˈtɜːrni fər ˈhɛlθkɛər/
Definitions
- (n.) A legal document authorizing a designated agent to make healthcare decisions on behalf of the principal if they become unable to decide for themselves, remaining effective through incapacity.
She executed a durable power of attorney for healthcare to ensure her medical wishes would be followed if she became incapacitated.
Forms
- durable power of attorney for healthcare
- durable powers of attorney for healthcare
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Commentary
Durability distinguishes this power of attorney from non-durable forms by surviving the principal's incapacity, a critical factor in healthcare contexts.
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