Healthcare Power of Attorney: Choosing Your Advocate

Written By Saint Matthew's

What Is an HCPOA?
An HCPOA lets you appoint an agent to make healthcare decisions when you're unable to do so.

When Does It Apply?

  • You are incapacitated.

  • A doctor determines you cannot make decisions.

Choosing the Right Agent:
Look for someone trustworthy, familiar with your values, emotionally stable, and comfortable advocating for you.

How It Complements a Living Will:
While a Living Will specifies treatments, an HCPOA offers flexibility for unforeseen medical situations.

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