Try: Also known as durable power of attorney for health care or as health care agent this authorization is made by an individual to allow someone to make decisions about healthcare on their behalf should the authorizing party become incapacitated or otherwise unable to make decisions regarding medical treatment benefits of having a medical power of attorney the agent knows you well and understands your desired medical treatments as your condition changes the agent can discuss options for treatment with physicians and has the power to either authorize or withdraw them the agent can actively advocate on your behalf throughout your period of incompetence if you have prepared a living will your agent has that as a guide for your preferred treatment and can encourage healthcare providers to follow those guidelines information references "power of attorney basics" by society of certified senior advisors available at www csa us

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