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5 COMMON QUESTIONS - HEALTH CARE PROXIES

1. What Is A Health Care Proxy?

A Health Care Proxy is the document by which a trusted friend or relative is appointed to make health care decisions should you be unable to do so.

2. Can I Give the Proxy Directions and Guidance?

Certainly, you may provide an outline of exactly what your desires are for a variety of medical situations.

3. Can I Change the Directions or the Person Named?

Yes, at any time.

4. What Should be Done With the Document After I Sign It?

One copy should be in the file of your primary care physician, one copy in the possession of the person named, one copy with your attorney and one copy with your personal papers.

5. What Happens If the Person Named Cannot Serve?

If possible, you should name an alternate person in the document. If not, and the named individual either resigns, dies or is otherwise unable, no person would have the power without resort to a court for authority.

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