Medical Power of Attorney Form - Rhode Island

A Rhode Island Medical Power of Attorney Form gives another individual (the agent) the legal power to represent and make medical decisions on behalf of another individual (the principal). The principal should completely trust that the agent will stick to the agreement formed between both parties in regards to treatment and for this reason most of the agents are relatives or close friends. The agent would gain these powers only if the principal becomes incapacitated and it is confirmed by a doctor that they cannot make decisions on their own.

The specifics of the Rhode Island Medical Power of Attorney should be filed away in a safe place that is accessible as this form can be required at any given moment in the instance that a medical emergency occurs. However, before storing away the document you ought to make sure that all signing requirements have been considered. In Rhode Island, two witnesses or a public notary is legally required to witness and sign the document. If this is not done, the document will be invalid.

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.