What are some important considerations frequently overlooked on a Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care (DPA)?
It is very important that you follow the instructions for completing your Advance Directive/Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care in accordance with the laws of your state. Please review your Washington State Advance Directive/Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care with these points in mind: • Choices must be initialed, rather than checked or marked with an “X”. • Appoint two (or more) agents. If your first appointed agent is unavailable, unable, or unwilling to serve, the alternate agent will serve with the same power and authority. Please write all agent contact information clearly and completely. • Tell your agents the kinds of decisions you want made on your behalf, and make sure each of them understands and respects your wishes. • Your agent must be 18 years of age or older and cannot be your physician, the physician’s employees, or an employee of your hospital or nursing home unless he/she is also your spouse, state registered domestic partner, adult child or brother or si
