Definition
Programs that provide assistance for people who want to officially authorize another individual (and one or more alternates) to make health care decisions on their behalf in the event that they become incapacitated and are unable to make those decisions themselves. The appointed agent is authorized to review the medical records of the individual, admit and/or discharge the individual from a hospital or nursing facility, consult with his or her caregivers and sign forms that may be needed to assure that care is provided according to his or her preferences. The agent may also carry out the individual's preferences regarding organ donation.
URL Name
FT-2700-0500-200
Third Level Code
FT-2700
Taxonomy Code
FT-2700.0500-200
Parent Code
FT-2700.0500
Family Code
F
Second Level Code
FT
Fifth Level Code
FT-2700-0500-200
Fourth Level Code
FT-2700-0500
Use References
Durable Health Care Power of Attorney, Durable Power of Attorney for Healthcare, Enduring Power of Attorney, Health Care Proxy, Medical Power of Attorney, Personal Care Power of Attorney
Publication Status
Online