Arizona Power of Attorney-Health is a legal document that allows an individual (the “principal”) to designate another individual (the “agent”) to make medical decisions on their behalf in the event that they become incapacitated or are unable to make decisions due to illness or injury. The principal may select an agent to make decisions concerning their care, treatment, and medical decisions, as well as handle matters related to mental health, long-term care, and other health-related issues. There are two types of Arizona Power of Attorney-Health: General Power of Attorney-Health and Durable Power of Attorney-Health. The General Power of Attorney-Health grants the agent the authority to make medical decisions on behalf of the principal, but the document is only effective while the principal is still competent. The Durable Power of Attorney-Health grants the agent the authority to make medical decisions on behalf of the principal even if the principal becomes incapacitated or otherwise unable to make decisions, making it a more reliable document than the General Power of Attorney-Health.