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Medical Power of Attorney

Medical Power of Attorney - Irvine, CA

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If you become incapacitated, do you know who will make medical decisions on your behalf? If you do not have a medical power of attorney, someone will have to go through the time-consuming and expensive process of getting a conservator appointed to make these decisions for you. With a medical power of attorney, you can avoid this process and ensure that the person you trust to make these decisions for you will be able to do so.

At Financial Relief Law Center, APC, we can help you create a power of attorney that will ensure your loved ones make the right decisions for your healthcare.

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What Is a Medical Power of Attorney?

A medical power of attorney is a legal document that allows you to appoint someone to make decisions about your healthcare if you are unable to do so. A medical power of attorney is also known as a healthcare power of attorney or a healthcare proxy.

It is similar to a living will in that it allows you to state your healthcare wishes in advance. However, a living will does not allow you to appoint someone to make decisions for you. A living will only state your wishes if you are unable to express them at the time.

A medical power of attorney can be very beneficial if you become incapacitated. In this situation, your loved one will be able to make decisions for you, such as whether you should be taken to the hospital or whether you should be put on life support. If you have a living will, your loved one will still have to go through the time-consuming and expensive process of getting a conservator appointed to make these decisions for you.

Who Can Be Your Medical Power of Attorney?

A medical power of attorney can be anyone you choose. Some people choose their spouse, adult children, parents, siblings, or close friends. You can also choose a healthcare agent who is not related to you, such as a close friend or a healthcare professional.

You will need to choose someone who is capable of making decisions for you and who you trust. You should also choose someone who lives close to you, so they can easily visit you if necessary.

It is important to choose someone who is willing and able to serve as your medical power of attorney. You should discuss this with them and make sure they are comfortable with this responsibility. You should also discuss your healthcare wishes with them, so they know what decisions to make for you.

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Creating a Medical Power of Attorney

To create a medical power of attorney, you will need to draft a legal document that includes your name and address, your medical power of attorney's name and address, and several other pieces of information.

You will need to state that your medical POA has the authority to make healthcare decisions for you. It is important to clearly state your healthcare wishes in this document, such as whether you want to be taken to the hospital in case of an emergency, whether you want to be put on life support, and whether you want to be resuscitated if you are not breathing.

You should also state that your medical power of attorney can make decisions on your behalf if you are unable to do so, such as if you are in a coma or if you are suffering from Alzheimer's disease.

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