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Can my attorney-in-fact/donee/agent make medical decisions on my behalf?

April 26, 2017agent attorney-in-fact behalf decisions donee medical

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Can my attorney-in-fact/donee/agent make medical decisions on my behalf?

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No. A general power of attorney (springing) does not give your attorney-in-fact/donee/agent legal authority to make medical decisions for you. You can prepare a personal health care directive (or living will) which lets you choose someone to make medical decisions on your behalf if you become incapacitated. A personal health care directive or living will tells your doctors your preferences about certain kinds of medical treatment and life-sustaining procedures if you can’t communicate your wishes.