Pennsylvania Medical Power of Attorney Form

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A Pennsylvania medical power of attorney authorizes an agent to make health care decisions on behalf of the person who drafted the form. This document lets the agent handle a variety of medical-related activities for the patient, like discussing treatment plans with doctors, accessing health records, and rejecting or consenting to end-of-life care while the patient is incapacitated.

Pennsylvania Medical Power of Attorney Form

A Pennsylvania medical power of attorney authorizes an agent to make health care decisions on behalf of the person who drafted the form. This document lets the agent handle a variety of medical-related activities for the patient, like discussing treatment plans with doctors, accessing health records, and rejecting or consenting to end-of-life care while the patient is incapacitated.

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Last updated May 16th, 2024

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A Pennsylvania medical power of attorney authorizes an agent to make health care decisions on behalf of the person who drafted the form. This document lets the agent handle a variety of medical-related activities for the patient, like discussing treatment plans with doctors, accessing health records, and rejecting or consenting to end-of-life care while the patient is incapacitated.

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Signing Requirements

A medical power of attorney must be signed by the principal (patient) in front of two witnesses who are 18 or older. If the principal directs someone to sign on their behalf, that person cannot serve as a witness.[1]

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Legal Definition

“Health care power of attorney.” A writing made by a principal designating an individual to make health care decisions for the principal.[2]

Revocation

The principal can revoke a medical power of attorney in writing or by personally notifying their physician, health care provider, or health care agent that the document has been revoked. Revocation is only possible if the principal is of sound mind.[3]

Sources

  1. § 5452
  2. § 5422
  3. § 5459(a)