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212205. (2) This power of attorney becomes effective upon the incapacity of the principal. (c) A durable power of attorney for health care shall be dated and signed by the principal and 2 adult witnesses who affirm that the principal was of sound mind and free from duress at the time of signing.
The role of a patient representative includes: Reviewing and staying informed about your loved ones medical information. Consulting with the healthcare team and asking questions about your loved ones status and treatment. Consenting to and declining medical tests and treatments on their behalf.
This power of attorney authorizes another person (your agent) to make decisions concerning your property for you (the principal). Your agent will be able to make decisions and act with respect to your property (including your money) whether or not you are able to act for yourself.
Key Takeaways. A health care proxy appoints someone to make health care decisions on your behalf if you are unable to do so. A power of attorney appoints someone to handle your financial matters and make decisions on your behalf if you are unable to do so.
The Key Differences between a POA and a PR: Purpose: A Power of Attorney is often used for incapacity planning or to facilitate decision making during the individuals lifetime, while a PR is appointed to handle the affairs of a deceased individuals estate after their death.
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The Cons of a Healthcare Power of Attorney Develop a new health condition that changes which types of treatment you want or need to receive. Have a falling out with the person to whom you designated power of attorney or otherwise decide that you no longer want them to have that power.
The Bottom Line. A healthcare proxy makes decisions related to healthcare on your behalf and can only act if you are medically or legally incapacitated. A power of attorney makes legal and financial decisions on your behalf and acts based on the scope of authority and under the conditions you have given them.
(a) A competent adult may designate, in writing, an individual who shall be empowered to make health-care decisions on behalf of the competent adult, if the competent adult becomes incapable, by reason of mental disability, of making or communicating a choice regarding a particular health-care decision.

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