WHY DO I NEED A POWER OF ATTORNEY FOR PERSONAL CARE?
Many people call this document a "Living Will". A Power of Attorney for Personal Care is not a Will. It operates while you are alive. It is only applicable if your health care providers cannot obtain your personal consent.
A Power of Attorney for Personal Care enables a doctor, dentist, nurse, physiotherapist or any other health care professional to accept the oral or written consent of your Attorney (the person or persons you name as Donee or Agent in the document) as your consent to surgery or treatment. Hospitals and long term care facilities (nursing homes) need written consent from an authorized person. If you can't sign, this document permits someone else or a group of persons jointly or severally to sign on your behalf.
You can put instructions, conditions, or restrictions into the document if you wish however I don't recommend it.
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A Power of Attorney for Personal Care enables a doctor, dentist, nurse, physiotherapist or any other health care professional to accept the oral or written consent of your Attorney (the person or persons you name as Donee or Agent in the document) as your consent to surgery or treatment. Hospitals and long term care facilities (nursing homes) need written consent from an authorized person. If you can't sign, this document permits someone else or a group of persons jointly or severally to sign on your behalf.
You can put instructions, conditions, or restrictions into the document if you wish however I don't recommend it.
Call a Lawyer Now to Book an Appointment 905-273-3322