Medical Power of Attorney
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Definition of "Medical Power of Attorney"
A medical power of attorney allows you to designate someone to make health care decisions for you when you are unable to do so yourself. If you have a living will the decisions made by your medical attorney-in-fact will be constrained by that document. A medical power of attorney assists someone that has a living will, because your attorney can help in instances that are not covered by your living will or in gray areas. In those cases your attorney can ensure the intent of your wishes is followed. A Medical Power of Attorney is part of LawDepot's Health Care Directive.
