Does a patient advocate need to accept the responsibility before acting?
Yes, he or she must sign an acceptance. This does not have to be done at the time you sign the document. Nevertheless, you should speak to the person you propose to name as patient advocate to make sure he or she is willing to serve. 18. Can I appoint a second person to serve as patient advocate in case the first named person is unable to serve? Yes. 19. What if I have no one to appoint as patient advocate? You can still complete a living will. 20. What is a “living will?” A “living will” is a written statement in which you inform doctors and family members what type of medical care you wish to receive should you become terminally ill or permanently unconscious, and unable to make or communicate decisions about your continued care. 21. What are the differences between a durable power of attorney for health care and a living will? The focus of a durable power of attorney for health care is on who makes the decision; the focus of a living will is on what the decision is. Also, a living w
