A Power of Attorney (POA) lets you designate an agent to handle financial, legal, or medical decisions for you.
A HEALTHCARE DIRECTIVE, also known as an ADVANCE DIRECTIVE, is a legal document that specifies your preferences for medical care and names someone you trust to make decisions if you can't communicate yourself. These forms, such as LIVING WILLS and DURABLE POWERS OF ATTORNEY FOR HEALTHCARE, help ensure that your wishes about life-sustaining treatments, resuscitation, and other types of care are followed.