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It is a document in which the patient names another person to make decisions when he/she is unable to do so. This agent is also called healthcare proxy (HCP) PROXY. The HCP must be a relative or a close friend who knows the desires and interests of the patient.

A Health Care Directive, also referred to as a Health Care Power of Attorney, is a written document executed by an adult (the principal) to appoint someone (the agent) to make health care decisions for them when they become unable to make those decisions for themselves.

A North Dakota medical power of attorney form authorizes an individual (healthcare agent) to make healthcare decisions for the principal. This form only comes into effect should the principal be unable to communicate properly with physicians and other healthcare workers in regard to medical attention.

Almost all states permit advance directives for healthcare, which can be used to direct at least some forms of psychiatric treatment. In the past decade, twenty-five states have adopted specific psychiatric advance directives statutes.

Advance directives consist of (1) a living will and (2) a medical (healthcare) power of attorney. A living will describes your wishes regarding medical care. With a medical power of attorney you can appoint a person to make healthcare decisions for you in case you are unable to speak for yourself.

Advance directives are legal documents that provide instructions for medical care and only go into effect if you cannot communicate your own wishes. The two most common advance directives for health care are the living will and the durable power of attorney for health care.