Power Of Attorney For Healthcare

Posted by Jonathan Rosenfeld on August 25, 2008

Most people use Power of Attorney and Power of Attorney for Healthcare interchangeably.  A Power of Attorney delegates who you wish to make healthcare decisions should you become unable to do so.  You may specify what life extending procedures, if any, you desire.  You may further specify the dates which the Power of Attorney is to become effective or terminate.  Many hospitals and nursing homes require a Power in order to obtain medical records for a disabled family member.

Here is an Illinois Power of Attorney.  This form must be witnessed and notarized.

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