What Happens When an Incapacitated Patient has No Health Care Agent?
What happens if an individual is incapacitated and he or she has not appointed a health care decision-making agent to act on his or her behalf? The Tennessee Health Care Decisions Act answers this question by allowing for a health care decision-maker (surrogate) to be designated.
General Durable Power of Attorney and Health Care Power of Attorney: What You Need to Know
When planning for the future, establishing a power of attorney (POA) is a critical step to ensure your affairs are managed according to your wishes if you become unable to make decisions yourself due to disability or incapacity. Two common types of POAs are the General Durable Power of Attorney and the Health Care Power of Attorney. Understanding the differences between these two can help you make informed decisions and ensure comprehensive planning. In this article, we’ll explore what financial and medical powers of attorney are, their key differences, and why you need both.
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