Health Care Power of Attorney
It’s likely – although uncomfortable to consider – that you will not be able to make medical decisions for yourself at some point. A health care power of attorney (also called a medical power of attorney) lets your spouse, children, or a friend make medical decisions for you.
Durable power of attorney?
A health care power of attorney is called a “durable” power of attorney because it stays in effect if you become incapacitated and unable to handle matters on your own. Bradford’s Colorado-specific legal forms for medical power of attorney ensures you get the medical care you wish to receive.
Learning about health care power of attorney
A health care or medical power of attorney form is just one tool available for helping guide medical decisions when you are very ill. Others include a living will and a Do Not Resuscitate order. Whether you are writing so-called “advance directives” for yourself or a family member, Bradford’s booklet Planning Ahead: Living Wills and Other Advance Directives tells you everything you need to know about how these forms work alone and together, helping you make your wishes known before you are disabled.
