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durable power of attorney for health care

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A quick definition of durable power of attorney for health care:

A durable power of attorney for health care is a legal document that allows someone else to make medical decisions for you if you are unable to do so. This person is called an agent or attorney-in-fact. The durable power of attorney remains valid even if you become incapacitated. This means that your agent can make decisions about your health care, including the decision to stop treatment, even if it may result in your death.

A more thorough explanation:

A durable power of attorney for health care is a legal document that allows an individual to appoint someone else to make medical decisions on their behalf if they become unable to do so. This person is called an agent or attorney-in-fact.

For example, if someone is in a coma or has dementia and cannot make decisions about their medical care, their agent can make those decisions for them. This includes decisions about whether to continue or stop life-sustaining treatments.

The durability of the power of attorney means that it remains valid even if the individual becomes incapacitated. This is important because it ensures that the individual's wishes are still respected even if they cannot communicate them themselves.

Each state has its own laws regarding durable power of attorney for health care, but the basic concept is the same. It is important to consult with an attorney to ensure that the document is properly drafted and executed.

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[] AromaticTroubledDormouse
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[] baddestbunny
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guys. my notre dame address just went long is this good or bad
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Oooooo me too
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omg is this good or bad
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Idk if gender roles are gunna fix that then.
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windyMagician
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reporting live to say my ndls address also went long
does it mean anything ^
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NDLS and Fordham took a very long time last year. It's good info for people to know.
[] baddestbunny
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I gtg to bed soon.
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Big day today. Gunna be a crazy one. I will sleep through the first half.
good morning lsd it is 5 am EST
also jazzy my ndls address went long ages ago i sadly do not think it means anything
my stanford address also went long LOL i think at most it's an indicator it's under review
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