
What is a Power of Attorney for Health Care?
While most of us recognize the terms Power of Attorney for Healthcare or Healthcare Proxy, we may not be as familiar with what exactly these legal documents do. A Power of Attorney for Healthcare or a Healthcare proxy is a legal document used to name an agent and give them the authority to make medical decisions for you should you become unable to do so. While you may think this sounds like a living will, there are some key differences in how they are used and the power they wield. While a living will is a great first step in