Health Care Proxy

A Health Care Proxy is a legal document that allows an individual (the principal) to appoint another person (the agent) to make healthcare decisions on their behalf in the event that they become incapacitated. The agent’s authority is typically limited to healthcare decisions and does not extend to financial or legal matters. The principal can specify their healthcare preferences and values in the document, which can guide the agent’s decision-making. The Health Care Proxy is an important tool for ensuring that an individual’s healthcare wishes are respected and carried out, even if they are unable to communicate those wishes themselves.