Definitions for "HEALTH CARE POWER OF ATTORNEY"
A legal document that gives the person you designate (your health care agent) broad powers to make health care decisions, including mental health treatment decisions, for you should you become unable to make informed healthcare decisions for yourself.
A durable power of attorney by which the principal may choose an agent to make health-care decisions after the principal has become incapacitated and is unable to make those decisions.
A document that clearly states what your wishes are if you find yourself needing medical care and you can't represent yourself. You appoint an agent who will act on your behalf to make sure your wishes are followed.