Medical Power of Attorney Form - Ohio

In Ohio, an Ohio Medical Power of Attorney Form provides an agent with the legal power to make medical decisions on behalf of the principal. The principal will be responsible for creating and signing this form when they are in a clear state of mind and are doing so in free will. The agent is within right to make decisions if the principal can no longer communicate to healthcare staff and are no longer capable of making unclouded decisions. The consequences of these decisions can be of very important - hence why any designated agents need to possess complete trust. In the majority of cases, selected agents are relatives or close friends. It is down to the principal to clearly describe and outline any wishes they have regarding treatment. It is then the responsibility of the agent to make sure that the wishes of the principal are met when the appropriate time arrives.

An Ohio Medical Power of Attorney should be signed before two witnesses or a notary public. This is a crucial step and if this is not done correctly, complying with all state laws then the form cannot be legally enforced.

Still looking for a particular form? Take a look at the related forms below:

• Durable Power of Attorney Form;
• Limited Power of Attorney Form;
• Motor Vehicle Power of Attorney Form.