Iowa Medical Power of Attorney Form

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The Iowa medical power of attorney is used by individuals to authorize a third party to make medical decisions on their behalf when incapacitated. The drafting individual, called the “principal”, will have the option to provide special instructions, organ donation preferences, and the nomination of a backup agent on the form.

Iowa Medical Power of Attorney Form

The Iowa medical power of attorney is used by individuals to authorize a third party to make medical decisions on their behalf when incapacitated. The drafting individual, called the “principal”, will have the option to provide special instructions, organ donation preferences, and the nomination of a backup agent on the form.

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Last updated June 25th, 2024

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The Iowa medical power of attorney is used by individuals to authorize a third party to make medical decisions on their behalf when incapacitated. The drafting individual, called the “principal”, will have the option to provide special instructions, organ donation preferences, and the nomination of a backup agent on the form.

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Signing Requirements

The medical power of attorney must be signed by two witnesses or a notary public.[1] One of the witnesses must not be related to the principal by blood, marriage, or adoption.[2] Neither witness can be the agent named in the power of attorney or the attending health care provider/employee.[3]

Power of Attorney (Preview)

“Durable power of attorney for health care” means a document authorizing an attorney in fact to make health care decisions for the principal if the principal is unable, in the judgment of attending physician, to make health care decisions.[4]

Revocation

A power of attorney for health care can be revoked at any time so long as the principal can communicate their intent. The principal may inform the attorney-in-fact or health care provider orally or in writing.

The execution of a new power of attorney will void any previous versions.[5]

Sources

  1. § 144B.3(1)(b)
  2. § 144B.3(3)
  3. § 144B.3(2)
  4. § 144B.1(3)
  5. § 144B.8