What is an enduring power of attorney (Medical)?
In a medical emergency, doctors do not generallyneed to get consent for your treatment. In a non-emergency situation, doctors are required to obtainconsent prior to providing any medicaltreatment. An ‘enduring power of attorney (medical treatment)’ will allow you to appoint someone to make medical decisions when you are no longer capable of making such decisions personally. You may appoint anyone you like. It is important to note that an enduring power of attorney (medical treatment) does not permit your attorney to refuse you reasonable medical procedures for the relief of pain, suffering and discomfort or the reasonable provision of food and water. Although your attorney can refuse other forms of treatment. It is also important to note that you cannot appoint joint medical attorneys. Enduring Power of Guardianship By appointing an enduring power of guardianshipyou appoint someone to make lifestyle decisions for you, such as where you will live in the event of you losing the capacity
