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What is a Medical Power of Attorney Are you in need of one Let's take a look.

Let's say you have a Texas medical power of attorney. If you are unconscious or unable to make choices for yourself due to a medical condition, injury, or coma, you can choose someone in your best interests, such as a family member or friend, to act on your behalf. Kamilah Henderson, an attorney with the firm, can then assist you with your medical power of authority. https://www.kamilahhendersonlaw.com/medical-power-of-attorney

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What is a Medical Power of Attorney Are you in need of one Let's take a look.

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  1. www.kamilahhendersonlaw.com What is a Medical Power of Attorney? Are you in need of one? Let's take a look.

  2. www.kamilahhendersonlaw.com Medical Power of Attorney: What is it? An advanced directive that manages medical decisions is called a medical power of attorney or medical POA. You can appoint an agent in this legal document who will be able to represent you in making challenging medical decisions. These decisions can only be made by the agent you choose if a doctor finds that you are incapable of making them on your own. Overall, getting a medical power of attorney allows you to make sure that someone you can trust will be able to speak on your behalf if you suffer a medical emergency. 2

  3. www.kamilahhendersonlaw.com How Does a Medical Power of Attorney Perform? some more frequent definitions of a medical power of attorney: You may distribute copies of your document to the people listed below. Having a stroke or any type of brain injury that causes you to coma communication skills deteriorating as a result of dementia or another illness being unable to sound judgment due to a mental health lapse When a medical power of attorney is necessary in the circumstances like the one above, it can only be resolved by a doctor. Important members of the family your doctor Your medical facility your lawyer 3

  4. www.kamilahhendersonlaw.com Responsibilities and Questions to Ask When Selecting a Trusted Agent You must select a trusted person to serve as your agent in order to establish a medical power of attorney. There are other ways to refer to agents, including the following: Attorney-in-fact proxy for healthcare medical surrogate People frequently select their partner, adult child, long- term companion, or closest friend to serve as their agent. Only appoint someone who you are confident will follow your instructions; do not choose someone you trust. 2

  5. www.kamilahhendersonlaw.com Get in Touch Phone Number Office Location Website 2591 Dallas Parkway Suite 300 Frisco, TX 75034 www.kamilahhendersonlaw.com 972-895-8824

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