Power of Attorney (POA)

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Power of Attorney (POA) is a legal document which lets you choose someone you trust to make decisions on your behalf.

Example[edit | edit source]

For example, with a POA you can authorize another individual to make decisions about yourself. medical care if you are unable to make them yourself.

Healthcare power of attorney[edit | edit source]

When the power of attorney is about health or well being of a person, who is unable to make those decisions, then it is called a Health Care Power of Attorney.

Other names[edit | edit source]

POA
Living will
Healthcare proxy

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