Definitions for "Durable power of attorney for health care"
A legal document that gives another person full or limited legal authority to make health care decisions for you in the event you are unable to make them for yourself. Also called a Health Care Proxy or Medical Power of Attorney.
A legal document that specifies one or more individuals (called a health care proxy) you would like to make medical decisions for you if you are unable to do so yourself.
A document established by an individual (the principal) granting another person (the agent) the right and authority to handle matters related to the health care of the principal.