Arizona Medical Power of Attorney Form

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An Arizona medical power of attorney is a form that allows an individual to select someone else to make health care decisions on their behalf. The power granted to the representative (the “agent”) is usually only effective once the principal (patient) becomes incapacitated and unable to communicate their medical preferences.

Arizona Medical Power of Attorney Form

An Arizona medical power of attorney is a form that allows an individual to select someone else to make health care decisions on their behalf. The power granted to the representative (the “agent”) is usually only effective once the principal (patient) becomes incapacitated and unable to communicate their medical preferences.

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An Arizona medical power of attorney is a form that allows an individual to select someone else to make health care decisions on their behalf. The power granted to the representative (the “agent”) is usually only effective once the principal (patient) becomes incapacitated and unable to communicate their medical preferences.

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Signing Requirements

At least one witness or a notary public must witness the principal’s signature.[1] Neither can be related to the principal, the agent, entitled to the principal’s estate, or involved in their health care.

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Arizona Medical Power Of Attorney

“Health care power of attorney” means a written designation of an agent to make health care decisions that meets the requirements of section 36-3221 and that comes into effect and is durable as provided in section 36-3223, subsection A.[2]

Revocation

An agent’s authority can be revoked by written statement, a new power of attorney, notifying the representative or a health care provider, or by any other manner that communicates an intent to revoke.[3]

Sources

  1. § 36-3221(a)(3)
  2. § 36-3201(6)
  3. § 36-3202