medical decisions on my own, I grant my Medical Attorney-in-Fact to decide the
following on my behalf:
1. To give informed consent to any health care procedure;
2. To sign any documents necessary to carry out or withhold any health
care procedures on my behalf; including any waivers or releases of
liabilities required by any health care provider;
3. To give or withhold consent for any health care or treatment;
4. To revoke or change any consent previously given or implied by law for
any health care treatment;
5. To arrange for or authorize my placement or removal from any health
care facility or institution;
6. To require that any procedures be discontinued, including the
withholding of any medical treatment and/or aid, including the
administration of nutrition, hydration, and any other medical procedure
deemed necessary to provide me with comfort, care, or to alleviate
pain, subject to the conditions earlier provided in this document.
7. To authorize the administration of pain-relieving drugs, even if they may
shorten my life.
VIII. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT BY PRINCIPAL - I, the Principal, declare that all
wishes with respect to medical decision making powers be carried out through
the authority that I have herein provided to my Medical Attorney-in-Fact,
despite any contrary wishes, beliefs, or opinions of any members of my family,
relatives, or friends. Also, I have read the document, and understand the full
importance of this appointment, and I am emotionally and mentally competent
to make this appointment of Medical Attorney-in-Fact. I intend for my Medical
Attorney-in-Fact under this Medical Power of Attorney Form to be treated as I
would be with respect to my rights regarding the use and disclosure of my
individually identifiable health information or other medical records. This
release authority applies to any information governed by Health Insurance
Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (otherwise known as “HIPAA”), 42
USC 1320d and 45 CFR 160-164.
I acknowledge that I have read the document. I understand the full importance
of this appointment. I am over 18 years of age and I am emotionally and
mentally competent to make this appointment of Medical Attorney-in-Fact.
Date__________________
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