The Kentucky Standard Power of Attorney for Medical-School Decision Making is a legal document that grants an individual the authority to make medical and educational decisions on behalf of a minor child or incapacitated adult. The power of attorney grants this authority in the event that the minor or incapacitated adult is unable to make those decisions themselves. This type of power of attorney is specifically for making decisions related to medical school, including the selection of a medical school and making decisions regarding the medical school application process. It is important to note that this type of power of attorney does not grant any authority to make decisions regarding the child’s or adult’s medical care. There are two types of Kentucky Standard Power of Attorney for Medical-School Decision Making: General and Special. A General Power of Attorney grants the attorney-in-fact broad powers to make decisions on behalf of the minor or incapacitated adult. A Special Power of Attorney grants the attorney-in-fact more limited authority and is typically used when specific decisions need to be made, such as selecting a medical school or filing a medical school application.