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Checklist #2 Adult Patients Without Medical Decision-Making Capacity Who Have a Health Care Proxy (Any Setting) - New York
Checklist #2 Adult Patients Without Medical Decision-Making Capacity Who Have a Health Care Proxy (Any Setting) is a legal document that was released by the New York State Department of Health - a government authority operating within New York.
FAQ
Q: What is a health care proxy?
A: A health care proxy is a legal document that allows you to appoint a person to make medical decisions on your behalf if you become unable to do so.
Q: Who should have a health care proxy?
A: Any adult patient without medical decision-making capacity should have a health care proxy.
Q: What is considered as medical decision-making capacity?
A: Medical decision-making capacity refers to the ability to understand and make informed decisions about one's medical treatment.
Q: Why is a health care proxy important?
A: A health care proxy ensures that your medical decisions are made by someone you trust and who understands your wishes.
Q: What is the role of a health care proxy?
A: The role of a health care proxy is to make medical decisions on behalf of the patient according to the patient's wishes and best interests.
Q: How can I create a health care proxy?
A: You can create a health care proxy by completing a legal document, often provided by your state, and signing it in the presence of witnesses or a notary public.
Q: Can a health care proxy override my own decisions?
A: No, a health care proxy cannot override your own decisions if you have medical decision-making capacity. It only comes into effect when you are unable to make decisions for yourself.
Q: Can I change my health care proxy?
A: Yes, you can change your health care proxy at any time by revoking the previous document and creating a new one.
Q: Who can be appointed as a health care proxy?
A: Any adult individual who is willing and able to act as your health care agent can be appointed as a health care proxy.
Q: Do I need a lawyer to create a health care proxy?
A: It is not required to have a lawyer to create a health care proxy, but consulting with a lawyer can ensure that the document meets all legal requirements.
Form Details:
- Released on April 1, 2018;
- The latest edition currently provided by the New York State Department of Health;
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