Why They’re Crucial to Your Peace of Mind
Family members may not agree with your desires when it comes to medical care. For instance, you may choose to forgo life-preserving treatments like mechanical ventilation or cardio-pulmonary resuscitation. If your loved ones do not agree with your decisions, and you have no medical POA in place, they may make decisions that counter your wishes.
Even well-intentioned family members might not know how to proceed. This situation is extremely stressful for loved ones, who will want to make decisions you agree with but might not know how. Fortunately, a medical POA will be guided by your own personal directives and can make decisions on your behalf, including:
- The types of treatments you undergo
- Which doctors provide care to you
- Where you receive medical care (i.e., specific hospitals and clinics)
- Whether you receive a life-saving surgery or procedure
These decisions can be challenging to make, especially in a stressful situation. By deciding matters on your own and naming a personal representative to communicate them, you can ease your family’s suffering while also ensuring your wishes are respected.
We Can Help Create a Healthcare POA
Along with the many other estate planning services we provide in Chandler, AZ, Walk-In Wills can also assist you in establishing a medical POA.